Today is the day people across Ontario wore purple in support of the Shine The Light initiative, which encourages dialogue and discussion about the topic of violence against women.

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Just like my fellow volunteer Ariel, I was also convinced by my friend Adam into joining WomenatthecentrE’s Courtwatch initiative. It didn’t take much coaxing, however, for me to realize how great of an opportunity this was to help out in the community, particularly at the grassroots level. I am a recent graduate from the University of Miami with a psychology degree, also having minored in sociology. (more…)

When my friend and fellow volunteer Adam began discussing the Courtwatch program with me, I became instantly engrossed and wanted to know how I could become involved. My interest was particularly keen because, as someone who has always felt that it was important to help out and become involved within our community, I believed this initiative was a way in which I could do my part. (more…)

I walked into the courtroom just as I had on many other mornings this summer, expecting to hear a charge read and then, probably, a long and complicated explanation for why this particular case would NOT be heard today.  Deliberations put off for another month so the prosecution could get their case better together, or perhaps the wrong person had got stuck in traffic on their way, or simply that a necessary letter had gotten lost on its way to the defense. (more…)

The WE WOC program was a phenomenal success! All the participants agreed that it was a truly transformative experience. The pictures speak for themselves. See you at the next one!

On Friday, April 27th, 2012, our Executive Director Nneka MacGregor  delivered a key note address at an event hosted by the Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee (KFACC). (more…)

On Thursday, March 8th, WomenatthecentrE’s director of community Vivien Green and executive director Nneka MacGregor were invited to attend the Women’s College & CAMH presentation on  their ‘Report of the Advisory Committee on Co-Occurrence of DV, Mental Health and Addictions’  with Dr. Robin Mason.

WomenatthecentrE held a memorial for VAW advocate & activist Ellen Pence, who passed away on January 6th after a battle with cancer. She was a true friend to the organization and an inspirational force.
Learn more about her organization’s work here

From January 8th to the 19th, our executive director Nneka MacGregor made up part of a group of intrepid climbers from across Canada to embark on the Outward Bound 2012 Kilimanjaro Climb, to raise money for the Women Of Courage programme.

Pictures and links to follow soon!