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Healing and safety are the foundations of strong communities. In 2025, Rooted Together: Your Village Awaits made significant strides in building these foundations across Toronto and beyond. Our work focused on preventing gender-based violence (GBV), supporting survivors, and creating systems that respect and reflect cultural diversity. This post highlights the key achievements and partnerships that shaped a year of meaningful change. Community members planting in a shared gar

The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a key global platform dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women worldwide. As the 70th session (CSW70) approaches in March 2026, it presents a critical opportunity to assess progress, address ongoing challenges, and set new priorities for advancing women's rights. This blog post explores what CSW70 entails, why it matters, and what to expect from this important event. What Is the United Nations Co

When life feels overwhelming, knowing where to turn for help can make all the difference. Whether facing a mental health challenge, experiencing intimate partner violence, struggling with addiction, or dealing with housing and financial insecurity, access to the right resources is crucial. This guide highlights key services available to support individuals and families during difficult times, offering practical information to connect with help quickly and effectively. Communi

Follow link to read full document: HHS Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2024 Toolkit January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) theme for Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2024 is Activate Connections to Prevent Human Trafficking. This is an opp

Click below to original article and full list of resources National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network ( nctsn.org ) January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped. Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911. Please click the link below and at the bottom of this post, to be direct to the Canada website with a full list of resources by province. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html On this page National services and resources Crisis lines and services in your province or territory Related links National services and resources Shelters Sheltersafe.c

British Columbia has announced a new three-year action plan that it says aims to end stigma around gender-based violence and ensure access to supports. The plan includes building more housing for women and children leaving violence, expanding cell service to make travel safer, and adding 75 new sexual assault support programs -- 22 of which are specifically for Indigenous women. It also includes establishing new free virtual counselling as well as new 24/7 crisis lines, new p