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A Commitment to Training and Employment for Women (ACTEW)
ACTEW is the only formal network of women's employment and training programs in Canada. Many of the women that our agencies work with -- older women, recent immigrants, women with disabilities, sole-support mothers, and/or women of colour -- face systemic discrimination and remain disadvantaged by employment displacement. ACTEW provides a range of public education and capacity-building opportunities for the women's training sector to support the delivery of high-quality and accessible employment and training supports for women. We believe that education and training can be the bridge between poverty and economic independence and each year our member agencies support more than 50,000 women on their path towards economic self-sufficiency.
215 Spadina Ave, Suite 350, Toronto ON M4T 2C7
Tel: 416 599-3590
Fax: 416-599-2043
Email: jen@actew.org
Web: www.actew.org |
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Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS)
Almost 11,500 women are in jail in this country. More than 11,000 of them are serving sentences of less than two years. Most have long histories of being abused. Two thirds of them are mothers. The 24 local chapters of the Elizabeth Fry Society provide services to assist these women with their re-entry into society and away from their haunted pasts. Elizabeth Fry programs offer a chance for these women to re-build their lives and their families.
701-151 Slater Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5H3
Tel: 613-238-2422
Fax: 613-232-7130
Email: CAEFS@web.ca
Web: www.elizabethfry.ca
Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW)
Since 1976, the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) has coordinated and initiated sound evidence-based research on key women`s equality issues. In its work, CRIAW strives to link research, action and social change. Every year, CRIAW produces a fact sheet which provides basic information to a wide audience in plain language about important women’s equality issues. Its most recent fact sheet is on women, peace and security. In 2004, CRIAW began the implementation of its five year strategic plan which focuses on Economic and Social Justice: Overcoming Women’s Poverty and Exclusion
408-151 Slater Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5H3
Tel: 613-563-0681
Fax: 613-563-0682
Email: info@criaw-icref.ca
Web: www.criaw-icref.ca
Fondation ACCÉD Femmes Canada (Access to Education), Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne
There are more than half a million francophone women and teenage girls living outside Quebec where they are in the minority. They often face particular language and cultural challenges and barriers. La Fondation ACCÉD, under the umbrella of l'Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC), can offer them information, pedagogical resources, and scholarships. ACCÉD and AFFC also support charitable organizations that work on issues affecting francophone women and teenagers.
450, rue Rideau, porte 302, Ottawa ON K1N 5Z4
Tel: 613- 241-3500
Fax: 613-241-6679
Email: affc@franco.ca
Web: www.affc.ca
National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) Charitable Trust for Research and Education
Legal experts at NAWL continually study the law and legal system to propose changes that will better protect women’s rights in all aspects of their lives. For example, because of the work NAWL does, women have a better chance of retaining custody of their children after marriage breakdown, they are taken more seriously by the courts when they are the victims of violence, and they can expect to be paid the same as a man for the same work or work of equal value. NAWL’s public education program raises awareness about women’s rights and the annual essay contest encourages post-secondary women to study law and women’s equality issues.
251 Bank St., Suite 305, Ottawa, ON K2P 1X3
Web: www.nawl.ca or www.anfd.ca
National Congress of Black Women Foundation (NCBWF)
The National Congress of Black Women Foundation is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Black women and their families by implementing and promoting the advancement of education and research through scholarships and bursaries. The NCBWC through the UMOJA (Swahili for unity) Centre promotes wellness and prevents illness by identifying proper health practices within our communities. NCBWC works in partnership with organizations and individuals to reduce the spread of AIDS.
208-5066 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 2E7
Tel: 604-605-0124
Fax: 604-605-0171
Email: natbwf@telus.net
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
Food and weight preoccupation touches all of us, be it a personal issue, or that of a family member or colleague, or the pervasive cultural obsession with a narrow "beauty" ideal. It takes up time, energy and money that would be better spent in developing strong life-skills, healthy relationships, and interests that will develop and maintain our self-esteem across our life-span. It can and does lead to clinical eating disorders. The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. Services include the development and dissemination of informational materials, a telephone/email information and referral service, public education and professional development.
ES 7-421, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Tel: 416-340-4156 | 1 866 633-4220
Fax: 416-340-4736
Email: nedic@uhn.on.ca
Web: www.nedic.ca or www.anebquebec.com
Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
LEAF is a national non-profit, voluntary organization founded in 1985. LEAF’s goal is to advance the equality of girls and women in Canada through litigation, law reform, and public education using the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. LEAF has participated in over 140 cases and has helped women win landmark victories in crucial areas such as violence against women, sex bias in employment standards, unfair pensions, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, reproductive choice, and social assistance.
60 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 703, Toronto ON M4T 1N5
Tel: 416-595-7170
Fax: 416-595-7191
Email: donate@leaf.ca
Web: www.leaf.ca |
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