Support should be there when survivors need it. Toronto needs City services that understand gender-based violence (GBV), connect people to the right supports, and make it easier to access help. Learn more: toronto.ca/city-government/e… #TorontoElections #ONPoli

Toronto needs to build safety into transit, parks, libraries, recreation centres, and other public spaces, with meaningful input from survivors, women, and gender-diverse people. Learn more: toronto.ca/city-government/e… #TorontoElections #ONPoli

Safety starts with having somewhere safe to go. Toronto needs more affordable and supportive housing, stronger pathways for survivors leaving violence, and fewer barriers to accessing housing. Learn more : toronto.ca/city-government/e… #TorontoElections #ONPoli

Safety means more than responding to violence after it happens. WomanACT is calling on municipal candidates to put gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response at the centre of Toronto’s Community Safety Strategy. Safe. Housed. Supported. Equal. #TorontoElections #ONPoli

Financial systems are shaped by broader social and gendered contexts. Learn more at our upcoming symposium, EASE in Action: Advancing Solutions to Technology-Facilitated Economic Abuse. Register at eventbrite.com/e/19970597514…

Election day is coming up! Make a plan that works for you and choose the voting option that fits your needs. Prepare ahead, know your options, and make your voting plan. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli

Municipal decisions shape the housing, transit, social services and community supports that people rely on every day. For people experiencing gender-based violence, these systems can make the difference. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli

🗣️Questions to ask candidates Your questions can help bring GBV, housing, safety, economic security, and access to services into the election conversation. Safe. Housed. Supported. Equal. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli

🗓️ Mark your calendar! Knowing the key election dates can help you plan ahead and make sure you have time to vote. 📅 October 6–11— Advance voting, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 📅 October 26 — Election Day Save this post and share it with someone who might find it helpful!

Last month, WomanACT collected feedback from our members on AI transparency. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring the expertise of the VAW sector and survivor experiences into this conversation. Read the full submission at womanact.ca/publications/wom…

Election season can bring a lot of information your way. Taking a few simple steps can help you stay informed and make decisions based on reliable information. We’ll continue sharing resources to help you navigate the municipal election and engage with it through a GBV lens.

WomanACT is deeply concerned by the recent series of assaults on TTC buses in Scarborough and the impact these incidents have on riders’ sense of safety when using public transit. Read the full statement: womanact.ca/womanact-stateme… #PublicTransitSafety #TTC #Toronto #EndGBV

Gender-based violence is not only an individual or interpersonal issue. It is also shaped by the conditions in which people live. Many of these conditions are shaped by municipal decisions. 💡Learn more about the Toronto municipal elections: toronto.ca/city-government/e…

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, WomanACT staff reflected on the importance of listening to lived experiences and Indigenous voices. Thank you to @NWRCT @APTNtv and @NCTR_UM for bringing community together to learn and reflect. #TruthAndReconcilliation

October 1st marks International Senior's Day. Recognizing and responding to GBV against older women means ensuring that older survivors are included in prevention, services, policy, and systems change. Learn more at womanact.ca/publications/inf… #InternationalSeniorsDay #EndGBV

Reconciliation is not a single day or a statement. It is an ongoing responsibility grounded in accountability, learning, and action. #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

In our research, 80% of respondents rated the impact of financial abuse as high or extremely significant (WomanACT, 2026). Learn more about the impact of financial abuse at womanact.ca/publications/the… #FinancialAbuse #EASE #EconomicEmpowerment

Thank you to everyone who joined WomanACT’s Annual General Meeting on September 24! 💜 This year’s AGM was an opportunity to come together, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the work still to come. #WomanACT

WomanACT was honoured to attend the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke Boundless Gala. Thank you to Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke for bringing the community together and creating space to recognize the people and organizations working toward change.

At their AGM, WomanACT was grateful to hear about the Scarbrough Women's Centre’s longstanding work supporting women and survivors in Scarborough and beyond. Learn more about SWC at scarboroughwomenscentre.ca/