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North York Women’s Centre is a community of diverse women. We work to advance equality and empower women to effect positive change.
We are committed to being accessible to all women regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability and class. Talk with us about accommodations you need to participate fully in our programs and services.
The pandemic is having a deep impact on marginalized women who are overrepresented in sectors that pay low wages with few benefits. Take action and urge candidates to prioritize livable incomes! ![]()
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Please take a moment to sign our petition and spread the word: bit.ly/38GVHTW | #nywcempowers #nywcsupports
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” — Oprah Winfrey![]()
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We are the North York Women's Centre! #NYWCEmpowers![]()
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Our Vision![]()
We envision a world where all doors are open for all women![]()
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Our Mission![]()
NYWC is a community of diverse women. We work to advance equality and empower women to effect positive change.![]()
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Our Guiding Principles![]()
The following guiding principles should inform and guide all aspects of the agency’s functioning. We define our guiding principles as:![]()
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We Promote Equity, Equality and Social and Economic Justice for All Women, and![]()
Working Within a Framework of Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism and Feminism*.![]()
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We Practice Feminism by:![]()
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- Asking questions from a women’s perspective![]()
- Acknowledging a power imbalance to the disadvantage of women, and![]()
- Demanding that women’s personal experiences become recognized in public policies.![]()
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Learn more: nywc.org/
Have you ever experienced back pain from sitting at a desk all day or not stretching enough?![]()
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Our drop-in virtual women's lounge takes place every week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3pm-4pm. Tuesdays are set for general discussions.![]()
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💻Join us for our drop-in virtual women's lounge today, September 17th, as we learn about the ways we can improve our posture to prevent back pain and alleviate pressure from it. ![]()
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Click here to join: us02web.zoom.us/j/88546746291