Best Women's Organization Winnipeg Near Me

4worldlovers: Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is a not-for-profit, feminist organization supporting women to engage in healthy life choices for themselves and their families through innovative and responsive programming and excellence in service. We are committed to creating a community where women & children are safe, healthy, valued and empowered.

4worldlovers: ... in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations


A world where dignity, gender equity and justice are actualized for all people.

The Institute for International Women’s Rights is a not-for-profit organization founded to generate education, awareness, and action to promote gender equity and justice. Based in Winnipeg, IIWR-MB is open to all individuals, as well as organizations, that have an interest in promoting gender equity.


By becoming a member, you will learn more about local rights-based events and organizations, have the opportunity to attend meetings at the United Nations in New York, network with other like-minded individuals, participate on our Advocacy and Event Planning committees, and be able to promote your human rights events by using the IIWR-MB platform.


IIWR-MB is free to advocate on issues of concern with all levels of decision makers, without the restriction of being a registered charity. Actions taken include public protest, petition campaigns, letter writing, speaking with media on issues, participation in round tables and contributing to briefs to politicians. You can add your voice by becoming an individual or organizational member and by participating in actions and events.


In July 2016, IIWR-MB received the designation of Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We are able to send a delegation of members to the Commission on the Status of Women every year in New York and present on issues surrounding gender equity in Manitoba and around the world.


IIWR-MB hosts special events every year to promote gender equality and human rights education. Events have focused around themes like International Women’s Day and the 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence or emerge with concerns raised by our members. Bi-annually we host a large Global to Local Gala event, which is also our main source of revenue.

IIWR-MB works in partnership and is committed to building a movement. Through collaborative efforts we diversify our voice and increase capacity and credibility. An important tool is our Events Calendar, a platform provided for like minded organizations to share events.

Many Manitoban organizations are members of IIWR-MB and in turn IIWR-MB is a member of organizations and coalitions working on similar issues.

An authentic grass roots voice is a pillar and accountability is key to assure we are meeting that target. Every opportunity is taken for reporting and listening to members and the broader constituency.

IIWR-MB is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected from the membership at the Annual Meeting.

Our Annual Reports are an excellent resource of information on current issues and provide a summary of our work to make effective change.

Working on your behalf, IIWR-MB strives to keep you informed and provide opportunities for you to get involved. (Become a volunteer.)

On this website are reports on our Advocacy Actions and our Educational Programs. We host a Calendar of upcoming events. Announcements and opinion/reflection pieces can be found on our News page. SIGN UP for our quarterly newsletter.

We are active on social media platforms (see below). Follow us there.

Participating in decision making in the struggle for women’s advocacy, equality, freedom and empowerment is teaching me to encourage inclusive participation in an increasingly diverse Province of Manitoba.

4worldlovers: People living in poverty and experiencing homelessness have been telling us what they need for years.


It’s time for governments at all levels to start listening.


Community members came together to tell us what genuinely affordable housing and an adequate income would mean for them. We promised to share their answers with decision-makers in government.

4worldlovers: PCWM is a federation of Manitoba organizations and individuals concerned about the welfare of women, families and the society.

Acting in the public interest, PCWM presents well researched and respected Briefs to the Provincial Government on issues identified by our membership.

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Since 1979, the Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre (IWHC), formerly known as Native Women’s Transition Centre Inc. (NWTC) has worked to support and strengthen Indigenous women and mothers on their journey of healing and recovery from family violence, addictions, intergenerational issues and institutionalization.


Since opening our doors, the Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre has offered a safe place for over 20,000 Indigenous women and their children. During their residency, women are encouraged to return to their cultural roots to meet life’s challenges, build on personal gifts and strengths and undergo healing and transformation by learning together as women.


Confident women who are motivate and determined to achieve their life goals and find their belonging in our community.


Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre provides a safe place for women to live, heal and grow through our Indigenous teachings, values, and beliefs.


Please take the time to review our website to learn more about our organization’s history, our three (3) residential sites and the various programs and resources we offer.