WAWG Community Resource Handout
In 2024, WAWG updated the Community Resource Handout providing contact information for those seeking services and support in Hamilton. WAWG Community Resource Handout PDF
WAWG’s Definition of Femicide
WAWG’s defines femicide as: the misogynist killing of women, girls and gender-diverse individuals because of their gender, overwhelmingly committed by men.
WAWG Annual Woman Abuse Prevention Month Event – Nov 21, 2024
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25th) and November being Woman Abuse Prevention Month, Join WAWG on Thursday, November 21st, 9am-12pm Everyone welcome! Details and registration here
WAWG Media Statement Response to Barbara Church’s Femicide
For WAWG Femicide Media Statement, click here
WAWG Annual Woman Abuse Prevention Month Event – Nov 24, 2023
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25th) and November being Woman Abuse Prevention Month,Join WAWG on Friday, November 24th, 9am-11:30am @ Bridgeworks (200 Caroline St N) for: – Keynote presentation by PAMELA …
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WAWG Press Conference: Declaring Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic in Hamilton – July 7th, 2023
On Friday, July 7th, 2023, the Woman Abuse Working Group (WAWG) will be hosting a press conference. The co-chairs of WAWG, Erin Griver & Jessica Bonilla-Damptey, accompanied by member organizations of WAWG will gather outside of Hamilton City Hall (71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, …
WAWG Interview on ‘Good Morning Hamilton’ 900CHML
Incoming WAWG co-chair Jessica Bonilla-Damptey (Executive Director of SACHA) and WAWG coordinator Thea Symonds talked about WAWG’s new Sexual Assault Services in Hamilton video with on 900CHML’s ‘Good Morning Hamilton’ hosted by Rick Zamperin on August 11th, 2022. Listen to …
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WAWG Op-Ed in the Hamilton Spectator: “Recent student conduct is appalling, we must put an end to rape culture”
WAWG op-ed written by Nancy Smith (WAWG co-chair and Executive Director of Interval House of Hamilton) and Jessica Bonilla-Damptey (Executive Director of SACHA, a WAWG member) Oct 23, 2021 For years women have heard comments that degrade them, and read …
WAWG Statement Released by the Hamilton Spectator: June 11: “Divorce Act changes are overdue and welcome”
WAWG’s statement of outrage over the Ontario Court’s ‘extreme intoxication’ ruling as a legitimate defence for sexual assault was released in the Hamilton Spectator. Read it here: https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/2021/06/11/divorce-act-changes-are-overdue-and-welcome.html
Sexual Assault Prevention Month 2021 Campaign
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month. We’re here for you. In recognition of Sexual Assault Prevention Month, we have this poster up across Hamilton and bus ads up during the month of May. Are you safe? Reach out we are …