Women's Centres Connect

11/05/2026

🧠 Did you know that for many women, leaving abuse is just the beginning of the fight?
From navigating confusing legal systems to finding safe housing, the path forward is full of barriers, especially for women facing poverty, racism, or immigration challenges.

We spoke with frontline advocates to uncover what’s really happening behind the scenes—and what needs to change.

👀 Read the case study: “Navigating Legal and Safety Barriers After Abuse”
👉 https://womenconnect.ca/case-study-navigating-legal-and-safety-barriers-after-abuse

11/04/2026

11/02/2026

Find out more here: https://womenconnect.ca/a-call-to-action-protecting-women-in-the-gig-sector/

11/01/2026

November invites us to remember those who have served, recognize the rights and well-being of children and youth, honour transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives have been lost to violence, and strengthen our collective commitment to ending gender-based violence.

Remembering, Protecting & Taking Action November invites us to remember those who have served, recognize the rights and wellbeing of children and youth, honour transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives ... Read more

10/30/2026

Gender-based violence is violence directed at someone because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. It can occur within intimate relationships, families, workplaces, schools, institutions, communities and online. It may include:
physical violence
sexual violence
emotional or psychological abuse
coercive control
financial or economic abuse
harassment
stalking
technology-facilitated violence

Understanding these forms of violence can help us recognize harmful behaviours earlier, respond more effectively and challenge the normalization of abuse.

Explore Canada’s Gender-Based Violence resources

Learn about the Government of Canada’s actions to end gender-based violence and find funding, resources and research on the topic.

10/29/2026

"It's just a joke." But what happens when those jokes normalize harm?

The language we use shapes how we understand sexual violence and respond to survivors.

In a thought-provoking article, the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association (AWRCSASA) challenges us to examine the attitudes we often overlook.

An important read that deserves our attention.

Read the article: https://womenconnect.ca/sexual-violence-awareness/

Explore how everyday language and attitudes can normalize sexual violence and why challenging them matters. Read AWRCSASA's latest article.

10/29/2026

“I already feel lighter.”
One woman walked into the Women’s Centre hoping for answers and found something powerful.
Read her story on the blog.

A new client arrived for her mid-morning appointment, her first visit to the Women’s Centre. At 65 years young, she carried herself quietly, though her nervousness was clear. She had ... Read more

10/26/2026

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Connect Women's Centres is the Nova Scotia provincial association of Women’s Centres. It articulates common activities, concerns, and needs and coordinates association activities and information sharing among Women’s Centres.