Getting to Know Dalya Israel, WAVAW’s Executive Director
Dalya Israel has been with WAVAW for 16 years, and has just completed her first full year as Executive Director. To mark her one year anniversary, we interviewed Dalya about her time with WAVAW, and what keeps her so connected to the work. Read on to find out what fuels her passion and commitment to […]
- On March 12, 2020
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Creative ways to support survivors this International Women’s Day!
Sunday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a celebration of the incredible contributions and achievements of women both within our communities and across the globe! It’s also a day to consider the societal work that still needs to be done to eliminate the systemic oppression and discrimination that women and people of marginalized […]
- On March 6, 2020
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“Together We Grow” Leaf For Survivors
International Women’s Day and Trans Day of Visibility both take place in March and to prepare for these days of celebration, I am inviting you to write a personal message of hope directly to a survivor of sexualized violence on the leaf below. Sexualized violence is an isolating experience. It often leaves survivors shrouded […]
- On February 7, 2020
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Recognition Volume 2 Call For Submissions
WAVAW Rape Crisis Center seeks submissions for the second issue of our zine, Recognition: Trans and Queer Writing on Sexual Harm! Prioritizing submissions from QTBIPOC artists, we are looking for prose, poetry, and art that reflect experiences of sexual harm that are often missed in #metoo and in the antiviolence movement. How does consent work […]
- On February 6, 2020
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Personal Cultural Connections from WAVAW’s Staff
The holidays are upon us, and I have been reflecting on the importance that cultural connections play for survivors and their sense of community this time of year. I have also been feeling a deep sense of gratitude for the staff at WAVAW, and their commitment to supporting survivors and ending sexualized violence. At WAVAW, […]
- On December 19, 2019
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Here Are 10 Ways You can Take Action for 16 Days of Activism!
16 Days of Activism is an annual international campaign that starts on November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and runs until December 10th (World Human Rights Day). In Canada, we also observe December 6th during this period to remember and honour the fourteen women of the 1989 Montreal Massacre at […]
- On November 25, 2019
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Anti-SLAPP Legislation Must Ensure the Dignity, Safety and Equality Rights of Survivors of Gender-based Violence, says BC Coalition to Supreme Court of Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 12, 2019 OTTAWA — Today, a coalition of BC anti-violence organizations intervened in Maia Bent, et al. v. Howard Platnick, et al. at the Supreme Court of Canada. The coalition, including Atira Women’s Resource Society, Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS), WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre and West Coast LEAF, is calling on the Supreme Court of Canada to […]
- On November 12, 2019
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We call on the Provincial Government to provide secure funding for Sexual Assault Emergency Services
On September 23rd, the Union of BC Municipalities will begin their convention in Vancouver. This is an opportunity for all Municipal Governments across the Province to come together to learn, plan and vote on special resolutions. This is a very significant event for survivors across British Columbia because on September 23rd, UBCM Resolution B86 will […]
- On September 20, 2019
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Meet Our Art Therapist – Luisa!
In August I reached out to our community to ask for gently used art supplies to sustain our Art Therapy group – and we have been so touched by how many of you have donated! Today, I want to introduce you to the person who is going to be putting your art supplies in the hands […]
- On September 17, 2019
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