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But its really not fine…... Women's housing in Canada is severely underfunded and often disregarded as insignificant. Women who are experiencing homelessness and escaping from violence are demanding a voice in discussions concerning housing justice and affordability. Without our input, policymakers cannot make informed decisions about our well-being. Check out Pan-Canadian Voice for Women's Housing for, an empowering initiative dedicated to creating inclusive housing for women and gender diverse individuals. #HousingForAll #GenderEquality #SafeSpaces #WomenEmpowerment #AffordableHousing #EndHomelessness #SocialJustice #EqualOpportunities #HousingRights #WomenInNeed #SupportWomen #BreakTheCycle #CommunitySupport #GenderJustice #WomenSafety

The lack of access to safe and affordable housing is a barrier for women fleeing violence. On this #NationalHousingDay let’s recognize housing as a human right. Find out what WomanACT is doing to advance women's housing: https://lnkd.in/gHJ5tmUQ

Did you know that women with children, particularly single mothers with young children, often struggle to secure rental properties for their family. This is another way that the current housing crisis disproportionately affects women. Have you ever been discriminated against when seeking housing? share your experience (anonymously) in our 2024 Housing Survey at www.wrcbermuda.com.

This #HumanRightsDay join the biggest, feminist human rights-based call to action to fix the housing and homelessness crisis in Canada for women & gender-diverse people. Join the growing movement! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/LyZOpOU

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Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada has released their report “Planning for the Future: The Reality Inuit Women Face When Seeking Shelter From Domestic Violence.” The report highlights the importance of shelters in Inuit Nunangat and in southern urban centres for Inuit women, gender-diverse people, and children experiencing gender-based violence. The report also emphasizes barriers faced by those seeking shelter, barriers faced by service providers, and outlines opportunities to improve services for Inuit. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dTFd5XPa

The Intersectional Feminist Housing Agenda for Canada demands federal action to address the inequities in access to safe, affordable, appropriate housing for women, children, and gender-diverse people in all communities across Canada. How Can You Take Action: Send a letter to federal leaders urging them to support An Intersectional #FeministHousingAgenda, which if implemented will meaningfully address the gendered aspect of the housing & homelessness crisis! Send a letter now: https://buff.ly/3RH6wwA #cdnpoli #shetheyus

When we talk to women rough sleeping, many report feeling unsafe in mixed-sex, male-dominated homelessness services. We know traditional services are failing them, but we’re here to support people on their own terms in a way that feels safe to everyone we see. To find out more about the women we support, tap the below #TheConnection https://lnkd.in/gErX-SHX

Reposting this from Métis National Council and below sharing some important thoughts of mine: Every Day is Red Dress Day: Let us stand in Solidarity with MMIWG 🔴 May 5th was the National Day of Awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as the Red Dress Day. My hearts aches at the thought of the countless Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals who have been taken from their families, their communities, and their futures. It is very important not to confine our solemn reflection to just one day. The red dress symbolizes far more than a single date on the calendar, it's a somber reminder of the ongoing struggle faced by Indigenous communities. As an ally, it's crucial to recognize that our support for MMIWG can't be confined to a single day of acknowledgment. It's about standing with Indigenous communities every day, amplifying their voices and demanding justice and accountability for the lives that have been lost. Let's commit to making every day Red Dress Day by honoring their memory, advocating for change, and uplifting Indigenous voices. Behind every statistic is a story of a daughter, a sister, a mother, a friend, someone that has been cherished and loved. We owe it to them and to their families to ensure that their stories are not forgotten, that their lives mattered, and that their spirits are honored in the ongoing fight for justice. Beyond remembrance, true ally ship requires us to actively engage with and respect Indigenous cultures, traditions, and sovereignty. It's about acknowledging the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities while working to dismantle the systemic barriers that perpetuate violence and injustice. Let's use our platforms, our voices, and our privilege to advocate for change. Let's educate ourselves and others, support Indigenous-led initiatives, and hold our institutions accountable. Together, we can create a world where every Indigenous woman, girl, and Two-Spirit individual can live free from fear and violence. My original article on link below: https://lnkd.in/gqmecHRg #MMIWG #RedDressDay #EveryDayIsRedDressDay #IndigenousSolidarity #JusticeForMMIWG #HonoringTheirMemory #Allyship #RespectIndigenousCulture #DemandJustice #EndViolenceNow

Every woman deserves a place to call home and a life free from abuse. As an organisation, we are passionate about giving women the support they need to leave #homelessness behind. We are: - working to make more services gender-informed - run five women-only services across London - partner with leading homelessness and VAWGs organisations to pilot and develop new initiatives for women. #HomelessnessAwareness #DVA #DomesticAbuse #WomenSupportingWomen