Our Research

As part our mission to improve the lives of women, girls, Two Spirit, and gender diverse people, YWCA Halifax is committed to conducting meaningful, intersectional research to shed light on pressing issues of gender justice and promote action.

Some key topics you will find in our research below include: sexual exploitation and human trafficking, intimate partner violence, the importance of safe housing, and workplace safety for women and gender diverse people.

YWCA Halifax Research Reports

FROM THE GROUND UP ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT 

This summary report delineates the journey and discoveries in crafting a communication strategy aimed at fostering transparency and combating racism…

Experts by Experience (EX2): Emphasizing Peer Learning for Newcomer Supports

The Experts by Experience project addresses the needs of newcomer women and families in Nova Scotia. In this three-year pilot, the goal was to strengthen…

Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment in the Skilled Trades in Nova Scotia

The Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment (SGBH) in Skilled Trades project conducted a survey and follow-up interviews to learn about the prevalence…

Safer Spaces White Papers Series: Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Nova Scotia 

The 2019 to 2024 “Safer Spaces” project presents six white papers to demonstrate the scope of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Nova Scotia…

When the Roof Falls In: How Violence Impacts Housing Stability

“When the Roof Falls In” is a 2020 to 2021 collaborative research project between four partnership organizations that identifies intersections of…

Hearing Them: Sex Work and Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Nova Scotia

A five-part paper series that works to understand, address, and prevent risk factors for the involvement of children and youth in the sex industry in Nova Scotia…

My Voice Matters: Impact of Emergency Funds for Gender-based Violence Survivors

YWCA Halifax provides emergency funds for women escaping violence across Nova Scotia. The My Voice Matters project with Be the Peace…

Home for Good: Research Report

Published in 2018, The Home for Good project is a three-year collaboration between four organizations who serve women experiencing…

Safe Landing: Housing and Aftercare for People Exiting the Sex Trade 

Safe Landing is a three-year research project from 2016 to 2019 that worked to consult with communities impacted by Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking…