"OAITH's work on Femicide tells an indisputable fact; gender-based violence is killing women in Ontario. A plan for longer-term investments, backed by measurable outcomes in the prevention of gender-based violence and femicide is urgently needed" -Marlene Ham, Executive Director

December 6th, 2019 Statement: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6th 2019 marks 30 years since 14 women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal were killed because of their gender. Today OAITH will remember, reflect and take action as we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

#30YearsAndStillCounting As of 2019 we know of more than 780 Femicides over the past 30 years in Ontario. We work to ensure that we remember the lives lost, bring attention to the violence women experience, and take action to move our list to zero.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday November 1st, 2019
November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month

Violence Against Women Shelters across the province are mobilizing to ensure Ontarians are educated, aware, and willing to help put an end to men’s violence against women. Now in its 7th year, OAITH’s Wrapped in Courage Campaign invites all Ontarians to show their support by purchasing a purple scarf from their local Women’s Shelter. The courage…

Read our August Edition Here

OAITH fully endorses the recommendations put forth by Luke's Place on Ontario's Family Law Review Consultation Process.  To learn more about the recommendations, read our Endorsement Letter

To learn more about Aging Without Violence and our Key Recommendations to Government on the Ontario Senior Strategy read our full submission here

Check out our June 2019 Edition of Working on the Front Lines of Gender Injustice

Check out This Great Learning Opportunity at WEENGUSHK Film Institute! 

This 10-month introductory program offers instruction and hands-on experience in the core aspects of filmmaking: screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, editing, pre and post production, composing and marketing. This introductory program is open to individuals with little to no experience.  

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Brief submitted by The Aging Without Violence Project on behalf of OAITH to The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO)

Learn more about the 10 Recommendations OAITH has put forth to The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women to improve the lives of older women across Canada. 

Download the brief here.