OCTEVAW, the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women, is dedicated to ending gender-based violence and discrimination. Their mission is to promote prevention, public education, and amplification of front-line voices. In the prevention area, they work with individuals and public institutions to share best practices and support community-wide efforts.

They also challenge cultural norms that perpetuate gender-based violence and isolate survivors through public education and movement building. Additionally, OCTEVAW ensures that the expertise of those who work with survivors informs public policy and contributes to legislative reform. OCTEVAW operates based on feminist, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, LGBTQ+ positive, and pro-choice principles.

They recognize the intersectionality of oppressions and strive to address these realities. Their vision is a future where all members of the community are united in ending gender-based violence and discrimination. They aim for the inherent worth and dignity of women, trans, and gender-variant individuals to be reflected in public institutions.

Ultimately, OCTEVAW envisions a society where women, trans, and gender-variant individuals can live violence-free lives with autonomy and self-determination. Note that OCTEVAW does not provide individual assistance or assist with claims or disputes. Join OCTEVAW in their mission to create a world free from gender-based violence