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Bail Reform

To protect victims of Intimate Partner Violence, we are lobbying for changes to the Canadian Criminal Code:

CFUW Commemorative Award

Following the 1989 massacre of fourteen female engineering students in Montreal, UWCNY raises funds in support of the CFUW École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards for 3 female post graduate students.   École Polytechnique Awards

 

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NORTH YORK HARVEST FOOD BANK

There is unprecedented growth in the need for emergency food in our community, especially during the pandemic. We aim to make our community a place where all residents are able to meet their food needs.

To donate anytime to this food bank click here

 

 

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NORTH YORK WOMEN’S SHELTER

NYWS is an anti-violence centre and shelter in the North York area of Toronto. We help the shelter provide lodging, food and education to support women and their children as they begin to rebuild their lives (average stay is six months).

To find out more click here.

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Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED)

Our new international project is to support CAMFED, a pan-African movement revolutionizing how girls’ education is delivered.  Graduates of the program become members of the CAMFED Association and pay it forward, averaging support of 3 new students.  camfed.org

 

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White Ribbon

We “Step Up and Speak Out” walking to raise money and standing in solidarity in support of White Ribbon that runs programs in schools and workplaces to teach gender equality and healthy emotional intelligence. whiteribbon.ca