Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre Awarded Funding from The Province of British Columbia to Launch Vancouver’s First Integrated Sexual Assault Medical Clinic For Immediate Release: October 18th,...
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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...
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,...
A Conversation About The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
As we approach December 6th, we at WAVAW are reflecting on the intentions behind this National Day of mourning and action, and if it is still living up to those intentions. The act of violent...
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