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Queer & Trans Folks — Get Your Craft Kits Now!
A Love Letter to The Queer and Trans Community Dear friends and loved ones, How have you been? We may have never met, but I think of you and wonder how you are. Have you been loved and shown love to others?
What we’ve learned since introducing the definition of “people of marginalized genders”
When WAVAW was established in 1982, our founding purpose was to address the devastating gap in support services for survivors of sexualized violence. One woman operating a Crisis Line in her...
4,270 Kilometers For Survivors
We’re always incredibly grateful when our community organizes fundraisers for WAVAW, but what we’re about to share is a WAVAW first! Meet Alyssa Kroeker, a wrestling coach, owner/operator of AMK...
Black Women, Femmes & Gender Diverse People Have Always Been at the Forefront of the Anti-Violence Movement
February is Black History month, and WAVAW wants to take the time to reflect, share, and acknowledge just how integral Black women and Black trans people have been to both the anti-violence movement...
Make Meaningful Intentions for 2022
It is officially January 2022. We made it to the New Year! This past year has been a difficult one for many of us. Some people see this month as a time to “start fresh” and dive into self...
What WAVAW Accomplished in 2021
Like so many of you, we’ve been reflecting on 2021 and celebrating all the things that we have accomplished this year! While this year has not been short on it’s challenges (we’re looking at you,...
Honouring Our Anger
Anger is the primary emotional state that functions to uphold our boundaries. When we feel anger, it’s an indication that something is wrong—a boundary has been crossed or a need is not being met....
Streaming For Survivors
About Streaming For Survivors Streaming For Survivors 2024 is right around the corner! From March 23-30, 2024, content creators, gamers, artists, TTRPG players, musicians, streamers, and podcasters...
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