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Joint Call: BC must recommit to meaningful implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

Feb 18, 2026

Indigenous Peoples’ Human Rights exist independent of provincial legislation. To avoid costly legal battles, BC has the obligation to ensure… Continue reading Joint Call: BC must recommit to meaningful implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

Press release: Call for immediate provincial support for sex worker services amidst epidemic of gender-based violence in bc

Dec 16, 2025

Sex worker-led and feminist organizations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), and First Nations, are urging the Province of British Columbia to allocate stable and enhanced funding for critical programs serving sex workers, warning that ongoing closures and service reductions of sex worker supports are putting lives at risk.

Open Letter: The Safety Net Is Tearing—Non-Profit Leaders Are Calling for Action

Sep 12, 2025

On September 11, 2025, the BC Society for Policy Solutions published an open letter to funders including governments, foundations, philanthropists,… Continue reading Open Letter: The Safety Net Is Tearing—Non-Profit Leaders Are Calling for Action

Within the walls of the opioid crisis

Aug 22, 2025

For more than 30 years, Dr. Lorinda Spooner has been a family doctor. From beginning her career as a nurse… Continue reading Within the walls of the opioid crisis

Press release: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Demands Urgent Action Following Declaration of Gender-Based Violence Epidemic in BC 

Jul 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025  Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Demands Urgent Action Following Declaration of Gender-Based Violence Epidemic in BC … Continue reading Press release: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Demands Urgent Action Following Declaration of Gender-Based Violence Epidemic in BC 

GIVEAWAY ALERT – Win Tickets to Herstory Gala!

Feb 27, 2025

Want to experience an unforgettable evening at Herstory Gala on March 4th? We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets, and… Continue reading GIVEAWAY ALERT – Win Tickets to Herstory Gala!

Shop for a Cause: Support Women in the Downtown Eastside with DEWC’s Herstory Gala Silent Auction

Feb 24, 2025

When the weather is gloomy, a little retail therapy can be a quick pick-me-up. But what if your shopping could… Continue reading Shop for a Cause: Support Women in the Downtown Eastside with DEWC’s Herstory Gala Silent Auction

Lunar New Year at 302 Columbia Street

Feb 5, 2025

Gong hei fat choy! Xin nian kuai le! What a spectacular start to the Year of the Snake! 💚🐍 A… Continue reading Lunar New Year at 302 Columbia Street

Herstory Gala Moves to D/6 Bar & Lounge Thanks to Parq Casino and BCLC

Feb 3, 2025

We are thrilled to share an exciting update about Herstory, our annual fundraising gala! Thanks to the incredible support of… Continue reading Herstory Gala Moves to D/6 Bar & Lounge Thanks to Parq Casino and BCLC

A Brighter Holiday Season thanks to our community’s generosity

Jan 8, 2025

As the holiday season draws to a close, we at DEWC want to take a moment to reflect on the… Continue reading A Brighter Holiday Season thanks to our community’s generosity

Through the struggles: Priscilla’s path to lasting change

Nov 28, 2024

Priscilla is a 52-year-old member of the Stoney Nakoda Nation. 13 years after her first visit at our drop-in centre,… Continue reading Through the struggles: Priscilla’s path to lasting change

This is not (just) our annual campaign

Nov 21, 2024

Imagine a world where every door is locked and you have to request access, where getting healthy food you can… Continue reading This is not (just) our annual campaign