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  • Posted August 13, 2017

Update: WAVAW’s Inclusion Project

As of April 1st, 2018, WAVAW’s services and programs are available to all Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary survivors of sexual violence.  A few months ago, as part of our Inclusion Project, we added our pronouns to our signatures.  This was an important step for us.We are working to create a space where Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary […]
  • Posted August 4, 2017

Reflections on WAVAW’s Inclusion Project

Guest Post by Felix Gilliland   In my early 20s, I volunteered at WAVAW on their crisis line. I loved the work – the intensive training shaped my budding feminism and the phone line offered visceral impact, the kind of stuff that is lost in academia. But I had a secret. The feeling that I […]
  • Posted August 4, 2017

WAVAW’s New Inclusion Project

WHAT WAVAW is launching a 3-year project which will expand WAVAW’s services to serve trans, Two Spirit, and gender diverse survivors of sexual assault to increase access to services and support for healing and justice. WHY We recognize that Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse community members are at a particularly high risk of violence due to […]
  • Posted July 28, 2017

WAVAW’s colouring book is now available!

We have something special to share with you. In 2017, WAVAW staff worked hard brainstorming, writing, and sketching, with the end goal of creating a free colouring and activity book to share with our community. Colouring Resistance: A colouring and activity book for healing from sexualized violence has pages for colouring and activities created with […]
  • Posted June 25, 2017

The Importance of Solidarity in our Anti-Violence Movements

WAVAW+BLM guest post By Daniella Barreto and Nicolle Wayara   In advance of Sunday’s March on Pride, guest blogger and WAVAW volunteer Nicolle Wayara and her close friend and ally Daniella Barreto, an organizer with BLM-Vancouver, detail the ways that anti-violence movements are deeply connected, must stand in solidarity with one another, and how they might be […]
  • Posted June 23, 2017

Why I’m Running for WAVAW this Sunday

Post by Tanzin Bhuiyan, WAVAW Board Director I am running for and supporting WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre at this year’s Scotiabank Half Marathon and 5K because even in 2017 gender inequality and its consequences, like rape and violence, still exist.  Progress has been made, but there is still so much more work to do in […]
  • Posted May 23, 2017

Our Favourite Children’s Books

At WAVAW we understand how difficult it can be to navigate media and technology these days, especially when it comes to little ones. With so much information and messaging circulating around us all the time, it’s hard to ensure that the right messages are connecting with our kids. That’s why we’re a big fan of books! They encourage […]
  • Posted May 18, 2017

Fun and Funds!

Post by Natti Schmid, WAVAW Office Manager Does the idea of reaching out to individuals to ask for donations make you uncomfortable? I understand that – no matter how much you care about a cause, soliciting donations can be difficult. So why not try a different approach? How about a fundraising event? Below is a […]
  • Posted May 9, 2017

When you vote, vote with women in mind

Post by Nic Wayara, WAVAW Volunteer This election has to be one of the most politically electric one in decades of BC history. I implore you: When you vote, vote with women in mind. We need to use our votes as a call to action, and prioritize the well-being of women and girls in this […]
  • Posted April 27, 2017

Does that still happen?

To our amazing community,We know that you already understand the importance of the work that WAVAW does. You might be shocked to hear that some people are surprised that Vancouver needs our services. “Does that still happen?” someone asked a WAVAW employee offhandedly after she told them where she worked. The answer is yes, of course […]