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 …
The Wrapped in Courage campaign is organized by Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses in an effort to raise awareness about woman abuse and prevention. The campaign is hosted annually and supports Violence Against Women (VAW) shelters by selling purple …
