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  • Posted May 2, 2020

Sexual Assault Supports Are Essential

On March 28th, under provincial emergency management measures, the sexual assault supports that WAVAW has provided for more than 38 years were deemed “essential services” for the first time by the province of British Columbia. We are grateful for this designation and feel that with it, finally comes the acknowledgement of how vital our services […]
  • Posted April 24, 2020

WAVAW’s Volunteers are Essential

When folks share their hopes and dreams for volunteering with WAVAW, there is one thing that emerges as a theme – volunteers desire community. However, the reality is that WAVAW would not be the community that it is without the presence of our volunteers. In all the different ways that volunteers show up to support […]
  • Posted April 8, 2020

A Letter of Support to Trans Survivors

Dear trans survivors,  Over the past three weeks, our world has turned upside down. COVID-19 has forced us to stay in our homes – that is, those of us who are lucky enough to have homes. We’re missing the first few nice days of the year, and missing each other. For many trans people, it’s […]
  • Posted April 2, 2020

We are here for you during Covid-19

Over the past several weeks, life has continued to evolve under this new reality and we have continued to see new and emerging ways that our lives need to change in order to “flatten the curve” and maintain “physical distancing”. We are being told to stay connected while apart and to stay home as much […]
  • Posted March 31, 2020

This Trans Day of Visibility We Honour Trans Leadership

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility.  Today is a day to celebrate and honour all of the incredible contributions trans, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit people have made, and continue to make, to our communities. We know that feelings of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty are high right now, as we are all being directly impacted by […]
  • Posted March 12, 2020

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 […]
  • Posted March 6, 2020

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 […]
  • Posted February 7, 2020

“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 […]
  • Posted February 6, 2020

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 […]