We come together as a Coalition to strengthen our collective voice and work on issues of mutual interest and concern

Learn more about how we advance and enhance each other to create a world where women, girls, and gender-diverse people can achieve equality and thrive – free of violence of any kind!

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About YWC

The Yukon Women’s Coalition is a collaboration of 11 women-led and feminist, not-for-profit organizations

Each member organization provides a host of direct services to the public, or does research and advocacy work – largely focused on addressing and ending gender-based violence in the Yukon.

Together, we strive to:

Provide a vehicle for collective action in pursuit of gender-based justice and equity for women.

Represent the voices of women within systems of oppression and campaign for change.

Be responsive to emerging community needs and issues.

Support and respect the work of each member organization.

Have the pulse of the women’s sector regionally, nationally, and internationally.

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Featured Campaign

International Women’s Day 2026

March 8th we join women around the globe in celebrating our advancements and rallying for continued equality of fundamental human rights. This year’s international theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, acknowledges the slow progress towards global gender equality and amplifies the call for collective determination and action.

Key International + National Resources:

UN Women “International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”
Women & Gender Equality Canada publishes digital and teacher toolkits each year.
Canadian Women’s Foundation is hosting a virtual workshop focused on fostering mental wellness for women at work.

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Ways to get involved locally

ATTEND A LOCAL EVENT!

Les Essentielles and Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre lead our sector in coordinating and/or supporting events for International Women’s Day in Whitehorse and the communities.
For event updates in English, follow Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre:
-FB @VFWCYT + Insta @vfwc_yt

For event updates in French, follow Les Essentielles
-FB + Insta @yukonelles

For events in Dawson, follow Dawson Women’s Shelter:
-FB @DWSEndViolence + Insta @dws_endviolence

HOST AN EVENT!

Is your community or organization interested in hosting an event this International Women’s Day? Reach out to Megan Russell, Executive Director of Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre at executivedirector@vfwomenscentre.com

In past years, VFWC has rented a large venue in Whitehorse and community partners have come together to host events throughout the day. Events are also encourages in the communities and some resources are available to support those endeavours.

SUPPORT LOCAL NGO's!

Advocacy doesn’t have to be loud to matter. Here are some ways to support the equity-seeking sector and the work we do:

E-mail your MLA
Share a resource
Attend one rally a year
Support a local women’s organization:
-Become a member at large
-Volunteer at special events
-Donate
-Serve on a board
Sign one letter
Take one training; check out our recommended list of free online trainings!
Become a Friend of the Coalition. There is no cost or commitment. Friends will receive 1-4 e-mails a year re. local advocacy efforts and updates about the Coalition’s work.

Small actions add up. Sustainable advocacy creates long-term change.

Resources

Glossaries

We recognize the importance of clear and consistent terminology in our work to address and prevent gender-based violence. Our organization strives to use language that is inclusive, respectful, and reflective of the diverse experiences of those we serve.