London Abused Women's Centre

• LAWC reports 75% increase in calls for help following sex trafficking awareness campaign

  Following the campaign, LAWC is reporting a 75 per cent increase in calls for help to the centre and through the contact form on its website.

  Canada

  May 4
• LAWC reports ‘alarming’ surge in demand for services during COVID-19 pandemic

  The London Abused Women's Shelter says its Urgent Services Support Program recorded a 45 per cent increase in demand in its most recent fiscal year.

  Canada

  Apr 16
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• Thousands raised for London Abused Women’s Centre during virtual fundraiser

  The virtual fundraiser that helps LAWC provide frontline care to abused women and girls has already raised more than $51,000.

  Canada

  Mar 5
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• International audience expected for virtual International Women’s Day Breakfast

  The 21st edition of the annual breakfast is being held virtually this year for the first time as a result of the pandemic. The event is set to run from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Megan Walker to retire from London Abused Women’s Centre

  'Under her leadership, LAWC has grown from a handful of staff to a team of 13, which assists over 8,000 women and girls each year,' the board says.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• Coronavirus: LAWC’s International Woman’s Day Breakfast going virtual

  The London Abused Women's Centre says this year's goal is to raise $50,000 towards supporting abused and exploited women and girls.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• London Abused Women’s Centre getting $200K to keep trafficking program going

  The London Abused Women’s Centre will be able to keep its human trafficking program running with the help a big funding boost from the federal government.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• Wear Purple Day: Londoners don purple to raise awareness for women abuse

  The London Abused Women's Centre has faced a significant increase in calls for service during the pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2020
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• ‘A horrific 24 hours’: Cameroon man seeking asylum in Canada deported from the U.S.

  Megan Walker says she was sent a photo of a plane taking off from Texas on its way to Cameroon with roughly 90 passengers on board, including Kenneth.

  World

  Nov 12, 2020
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• London Abused Women’s Centre marks 11th Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign

  The start of the campaign comes as LAWC has seen a notable increase in demand for their services during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Nov 2, 2020