EVA BC has signed an open letter alongside women’s and feminist groups across Canada, urging the Canadian government to withdraw proposed legislative changes to refugee rights in the federal budget bill (Bill C-97) that would especially harm women and children … Continue reading
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EVA BC is Hiring! CCWS Regional Coordinator
Ending Violence Association of BC’s Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS) Program is looking for a Regional Coordinator to join the team. If you’re interested in this exciting work, please take a look at our job posting: CCWS Regional Coordinator.
Government of Canada Announces Investment in Greater Vancouver Area Women’s Organizations
This morning, Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, announced that the government will invest $5.3M in organizations serving women from across the Lower Mainland to support sustainable women’s movement under the Capacity-building … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander Winter Holiday Message
We are pleased to share with you a holiday message from our Be More Than A Bystander, featuring Rolly Lumbula of the BC Lions – Winter Holiday Message from EVA BC and the BC Lions.
Grants Awarded to Combat Gender-Based Violence
EVA BC has received a one-time grant of $100,000 to continue supporting new and developing interagency case assessment teams (ICATs) – Grants Awarded to Combat Gender-Based Violence. Many thanks to the Government of British Columbia for your support of ICATs … Continue reading
NEW! 2018 Be More Than A Bystander Radio PSAs
Please check out our newest 2018 Be More Than A Bystander radio PSAs featuring the BC Lions urging listers to “Break the Silence on Violence Against Women”, aired on radio stations throughout British Columbia: “Anyone can be more than a … Continue reading
EVA BC Annual Training Forum 2018
We are very excited to announce that registration for EVA BC’s Annual Training Forum: Beyond #MeToo: Supporting Survivors | Changing Culture, is now open! Register early to get into the workshops of your choice! https://evabc-atf2018.eventbrite.ca This Training Forum will build on the … Continue reading
EVA BC is Growing its Team!
EVA BC is looking for a Special Projects Manager to join our growing team! We are looking for someone who is passionate about advancing social change related to sexual and domestic violence, child abuse and criminal and workplace harassment; and … Continue reading
3rd Annual Be More Than a Bystander Awards – Call for 2018 Nominations
We are pleased to announce our 3rd Annual “Be More Than a Bystander” Awards, which will be presented at EVA BC’s 2018 Annual Training Forum taking place November 15th and 16th, 2018. The awards honour dedicated community members based in … Continue reading
Tracy Porteous Receives the Justice Canada 2018 Excellence in Victim Service Award
EVA BC’s Executive Director, Tracy Porteous, is the recipient of the Justice Canada 2018 Excellence in Victim Services Award. Thank you Justice Canada for this great award in recognition of Tracy’s work to empower victims and survivors of crime. For more information, … Continue reading