The Woman Abuse Working Group (WAWG) is in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We believe that racism – individual, systemic, and institutional – is beyond unconscionable and must end, but it won’t until we all put the necessary …
The Woman Abuse Working Group (WAWG) is appalled by the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling allowing intoxication as a legal defense to sexual assault and supports efforts to appeal ‘extreme intoxication’ defense ruling at the Supreme Court. This ruling sends …
WAWG released this commercial in response to social distancing and ‘stay-at-home’ guidelines recognizing that not everyone may be safe at home. WAWG is here for you if you need help.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton Heroes program acknowledges local leaders and celebrates their exemplary commitment to their communities. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats honoured Peggy Chapman, Donnica Campbell, Eno Akan-Essien, Maddie Brockbank and Mindy Tweedle for the Ti-Cats Football Labor Day Classic 2019. …
May 29, 2019 WAWG partnered with Hamilton Police Victim Services to create a domestic violence safety plan kit. The purpose of this kit is to provide additional support to individuals who have, or are, experiencing violence or abuse. This …
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton Heroes program acknowledges local leaders and celebrates their exemplary commitment to their communities. Hamilton Tiger-Cats honoured our WAWG Chair Nancy, other WAWG members, and several additional role models as Hamilton Heroes last November 2018. Celebrate a …
WAWG Applauds Peel Regional Police for Issuing an Amber Alert It was absolutely devastating to hear of the 11 -year-old girl, Riya Rajkumar missing on February 14, 2019. Thousands of us heard of this very troubling news through an Amber …
Women’s rights are human rights and we shouldn’t need that reminder Every person has the right to live a life free of abuse and violence. Yet we have days and months throughout the year that we must be reminded of …
Op-Ed Hamilton Spectator, Nov 2018, Woman’s Rights Are Human Rights Read More »
Today WAWG signs a statement in solidarity for Trans Day of Remembrance, below is the statement made public: Monday November 19, 2018 November 20th is the Trans Day of Remembrance – a day to commemorate the many people killed because …
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton Heroes program acknowledges local leaders and celebrates their exemplary commitment to their communities. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats honoured our WAWG Chair Nancy, other WAWG members, and several additional role models as Hamilton Heroes this November 2018. Click …
