Education for Men and Boys

Allied with White Ribbon, we support its efforts to teach men and boys to respect women.   whiteribbon.ca

Gun Control

UWCNY partners with Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns, lobbying for restricting firearms and banning handguns. doctorsforprotectionfromguns.ca

Supporting Women

With the increase in misogyny and the adverse effects of isolation on our society during the pandemic, the number of victims of abuse has increased significantly.  We partner with the North York Women’s Shelter to support individuals needing assistance to move forward into a life free from violence.  nyws.ca

Bail Reform

UWCNY works in partnership with CFUW to create policy to protect those impacted by intimate partner violence by tightening the requirements for bail.    Learn more