Holiday Campaign
Christmas is around the corner! For many, December is a very special time of the year, but it can also be difficult for women in the community. During this time, we work to ensure that any woman who… Read More
[Press release] Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis Musqueam, Squamish Tsleil Waututh territory / Vancouver, B.C. – Last week, a police operation violently dismantled the encampment along East… Read More
Press Release: DEWC opens a new drop-in centre at 25 East Hastings Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2022 PDF version Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) has opened a second drop-in centre at 25 East Hastings Street to address a significant… Read More
A Window into Housing Outreach: Meet Dyalla
Dyalla works on DEWC’s Housing Outreach team to help women find affordable housing. Our Housing Outreach team is able to get around 150 women housed every year. Can you describe an average day at your job? I would… Read More
Pride Stories: Charlize
We are grateful for the participation of Charlize and the other women who sat with our team to share their personal Pride stories in celebration of Pride month. Please note that all thoughts and words belong to the… Read More
NEWS RELEASE: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre increases safe spaces for women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2021 PDF VERSION (X?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish) and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C – Responding to the lack of available safe spaces during COVID 19 restrictions, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) has opened two… Read More
Condemning Anti-Asian Violence | Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Statement
We are devastated and outraged by the unspeakable tragedy that took away the lives of 8 people in Atlanta, Georgia, 6 of whom were Asian women. As we reflect on this event, and it is highlighted in the… Read More
DEWC presentation for B.C. Legislature’s Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act (March 12, 2021)
(Theresa Gray’s words in above image are published in “Martin, Carol and Walia, Harsha, Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside,” Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 2019) Speaking notes for Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre… Read More
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Get your ticket for Herstory Gala now!
Treat yourself while supporting a good cause We are thrilled to have you back in-person at our annual gala, Herstory. This is 7th edition of this event and, as always, we are aiming to raise support and awareness… Read More