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OAITH works to educate and promote change for all women experiencing violence through VAW training and action with Ontario VAW Organizations

09/07/2026

Supporting GBV workers will require more than wellness initiatives or organizational actions. Structural changes are needed to funding models, mental health programs, research initiatives and more. The Labour Force Strategy outlines actions that will lead to supports for workers, better service for survivors and long-lasting sustainability for the sector, for as long as GBV continues to exist.

We at OAITH welcome initiatives that can fund true structural and systemic change in eradicating femicide and GBV all together.

To learn more, read the Labour Force Strategy at endingviolencecanada.org/stronger-workers-stronger-survivors/

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09/04/2026

Feminist icon and celebrated author Gloria Steinem has passed away at the age of 92 at her home in New York City. 🕊️

As a co-founder of Ms. magazine and one of the most powerful voices of the modern feminist movement, Steinem spent decades fighting tirelessly for equality, women’s rights, and reproductive freedom. By bravely sharing her own experience with abortion publicly, Gloria helped destigmatize reproductive healthcare—paving the way for women to reclaim power over their own bodies, health, and physical autonomy. Her life’s work reminds us of how much has been accomplished and how much further we have to go.

As we honour her extraordinary legacy, we recommit to building a world where every woman has the freedom to choose her own path, with safety, freedom and dignity.

We at OAITH educate and lead with the strength and work of the feminists who walked so we could run. And we will continue this work so future generations of women can fly.

Rest in power, Gloria Steinem. 💜

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*If you or someone you know needs help today, go to Mulberryfinder.ca; An Ontario platform for GBV Support Services

09/03/2026

Huge congratulations to both Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region and The Redwood for receiving funding through the Ontario Government’s Skills Development Fund Training Stream! 🛠️💜

Economic dependence is often one of the largest barriers preventing survivors of gender-based violence from leaving unsafe situations. This critical investment will support more than 310 women and survivors in accessing training, mentorship, and wraparound care to build long-term financial independence through in-demand skilled trades:

* Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region: Launching the She Builds program to support 42 survivors. Through their Small Steps to Success workplace readiness, hands-on training, trauma-informed placements, and dedicated System Navigation, participants will prepare for high-demand careers in carpentry, cabinetmaking, machinery mechanics, and transportation equipment mechanics.

* The Redwood: Supporting 100 survivors with specialized training, mentorship, financial assistance, and trauma-informed supports to enter pathways as HVAC technicians, gas fitters, refrigeration mechanics, and other construction-related trades.

When we help survivors achieve economic security, we do far more than open career doors—we restore choice, dignity, and hope, breaking the cycle of abuse to build safer, stronger futures for families across the province.

🔗 Join us in celebrating these impactful initiatives and share this post to spread the word!

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09/02/2026

Did you know that many shelters have workers for legal advocacy, safety planning and/or housing support? Resources you can access without even needing to be in shelter.

With MulberryFinder, you can search the specific supports through our:

🗺️ Interactive Map Search: Easily browse options across the province.

🧩 Tailored Quiz: Answer a few simple questions to find resources tailored to your specific situation.

🔒 Self-Led & Safe: Explore listings privately, at your own pace.

MulberryFinder.ca is a free, safe, and easy-to-use online platform designed to connect anyone in Ontario with local gender-based violence (GBV) services.

Whether you are looking for help for yourself—or trying to support a friend, family member, employee, or coworker—it lays out options in a clear and accessible way.

Help is out there, and finding it should be simple.

🔗 Visit MulberryFinder.ca or click the link in our bio to explore the directory today.

🔖Bookmark or share this post—you never know who in your circle might need to see this today

08/17/2026

Gender-based violence is a public safety emergency affecting every single municipality in Ontario. Yet, many local safety frameworks are treating it like an afterthought. 🚨
New research from the University of Guelph shows that while municipalities are legally required to build Community Safety and Well-Being plans, the vast majority (over 83%) fail to prioritize Gender-Based Violence as a distinct pillar.
At the same time, frontline shelters are facing unprecedented turn-away rates as housing shortages trap survivors in unsafe situations.

We cannot prevent femicide without system-wide accountability:
1️⃣ Name the crisis: Municipalities must use gender-specific language to address root causes.
2️⃣ Fund the infrastructure: Permanent operational funding for shelters and housing is essential safety infrastructure.
3️⃣ Intervene early: Local safety plans must integrate survivour support before lethal risk escalates.

Click here for the full report https://bit.ly/3RY9UGB
University of Guelph

07/23/2026

⚫️Are you an Ontario-based organization supporting individuals/families impacted by Gender-Based Violence (GBV)? Are you concerned about femicide rates in Ontario?
We invite you to join MulberryFinder, our growing, province-wide network!

⚫️What is MulberryFinder?
MulberryFinder.ca is a free, self-led, user-friendly online platform designed to safely connect individuals in Ontario with vital GBV services across the province. Through map-based search tools, direct
listings, and a tailored interactive quiz, community members—as well as family, friends, coworkers, and employers—can quickly find the right support.

⚫️Who is listed?
Our directory connects users with essential programs, including:
💜GBV Emergency Shelters
💜Community-Based Advocacy Services
💜Transitional & Second Stage Housing
💜Sexual Assault Centers ...and many more!

⚫️Why register your organization?
💜In its first year alone, MulberryFinder.ca received over 8,000 visits, proving the critical demand for accessible, trusted support. Hundreds of users now visit Mulberryfinder everyday!

⚫️By adding your programs to the platform, you will:
💜Increase Visibility:
💜Ensure survivors and allies can easily find your vital services.
💜Connect Safely
💜Offer a confidential, barrier-free pathway for individuals seeking help

⚫️Join 250+ Organizations:
💜Be part of a unified, province-wide effort to streamline access to care.

⚫️Take the Next Step:
💜Help us ensure no survivor slips through the cracks. Visit MulberryFinder.ca/login today to review the platform and create your free organization profile!

Click here www.mulberry.ca/login to start today!

07/16/2026

Bill C-16 is officially law—but a law is only as strong as its ability to protect the most vulnerable. ⚖️

Enacted on June 18, 2026, Bill C-16 represents a major shift in how Canada’s Criminal Code handles gender-based violence.

This is progress. But as advocates, we have to ask: Who is being left behind? 🤔

🛑 The Gaps We Must Address:

Exclusion of Marginalized Survivors: Because the bill’s language is strictly confined to biological s*x, trans women, Two-Spirit, and gender-nonconforming survivors risk being completely shut out of these new protections.

Statistical Erasure: In half of Ontario’s femicides this month, the perpetrator died by su***de. Because these cases will never go to a criminal trial, these victims are highly likely to be erased from the official statistics meant to track this national crisis.

💡 What Real Safety Looks Like: We cannot simply legislate our way out of gender-based violence. True safety requires breaking down the silos between our existing systems—family courts, criminal courts, and child welfare—so they can share data and respond to warning signs before violence escalates.

We must pair legal consequences with deep, intersectoral prevention programs that tackle the social and economic drivers of violence head-on. Only then can we build a country that is truly free from gender-based violence.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to read the June Femicide Report
📖 Read the full femicide report here:
June Femicide Report

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06/24/2026

OAITH stands in deep sorrow and solidarity following the tragic shooting in Montréal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. 🕊️
We mourn alongside the loved ones of those whose lives were violently cut short by preventable hatred.
With reports linking the attacker to a misogynistic incel manifesto, we echo our sector partners: this ideology is not a harmless online subculture. It is a violent and very real threat that compromises the safety of women, girls, and entire communities.
To stop this violence, we must collectively confront, name, and dismantle structural misogyny wherever it breeds—both in digital spaces and our physical systems.

06/21/2026

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! ☀️
Aligned with the summer solstice—a sacred time of renewal and gratitude towards the land— we celebrate the rich heritage, vibrant cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island.

Today, we join in celebrating:
Enduring Strength & Beauty: Uplifting the vibrant cultures, traditions, and resilience that continue to thrive and shape our world.

Outstanding Achievements: Recognizing the vital leadership, brilliance, and contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present.

Sacred Connection: Embracing this powerful moment of spiritual reflection and cultural connection.

Let’s listen, learn, and celebrate the rich history and bright future of Indigenous communities in Canada today and every day! 🧡

06/19/2026

“If you are not counted, you don’t count.”

These words were originally spoken to expose how excluding women from homelessness data keeps their experiences hidden. But today, this exact truth applies to Ontario’s ongoing femicide crisis. When we fail to rigidly track, measure, and enforce system accountability, the structural failures that kill women remain completely invisible.

The cost of this invisibility is laid bare in this month’s data:

📊 The Reality: Stagnant Numbers
With 16 confirmed femicides in Ontario so far this year, the province is seeing the exact same heartbreaking numbers as this time last year.

🛑 The Gap: Stalled Action
While new funding and stronger laws have rolled out, critical safety recommendations from past public inquests are still stalling instead of being put into action. Passing laws isn’t enough if the ex*****on is left unmonitored.

✊ The Solution: System Accountability
To protect survivors and stop these preventable deaths, we need a clear, dedicated mechanism to track how different systems work together and hold them accountable.

Invisibility is a tool of systemic failure. Whether it is hidden homelessness or un-tracked inquest recommendations, we must demand a system that counts the gaps, names the crisis, and acts before another life is lost.

🔗Link in bio for full report

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