London Abused Women's Centre

A last-ditch effort by two London women’s advocates to have a former police officer’s lawsuit against them thrown out has been rejected.

A key event in a month-long campaign, Wear Purple Day is all about showing and sharing support to help end male violence against women.

Advocates are crying foul after a London-area MP was shuffled out of her longtime post as chair of parliament’s status of women committee.

Forty per cent of sexual assaults reported to London police since 2019 didn’t lead to charges, a statistic that highlights how arduous the journey through the criminal justice system can be, according to one women's advocate.

London’s police chief apologized to the complainant in an alleged sexual assault case involving players from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team and said he’s not happy that it took nearly six years for investigators to lay charges. Read More

A city councillor is facing condemnation from the London Abused Women's Centre for criticizing the city's funding for a centre supporting women and sex workers. Read More

During this year's Shine the Light campaign, Londoners can expect to see a bit of red mixed in with the usual purple in November. Read More

A London art gallery is celebrating International Women’s Day with an exhibition and fundraiser Read More

Granting bail to a former London police officer, already facing multiple sex counts, who was charged with sexual assault last week is upsetting, says the head of a local women’s agency. Read More

Parents who don’t teach their children what consent means early are missing a prime opportunity, says a London Abused Women’s Centre advocate counsellor. Read More