Want to volunteer with AVP?
Our next Volunteer Training program will start in September 2011. The training is 40 hrs. and we accept applications from folks of all genders. Look for our updated information and application package to be available…
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July AVP Office Hours
Office will be open the following hours in July: Monday 8-5 Tuesday 10-2 Wednesday 10-4 Thursday 10-12 Friday 10-3 Email us if you need an appointment outside of these office hours at avp [at] uvss…
Office Closed for Easter Weekend
Please note our office will be closed Friday, April 22 through Monday, April 25. We’ll re-open Tuesday, April 26. For immediate service please contact the Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre all gender crisis line at…
Free Sex Toy Workshop!
Sex Toy Workshop with the fabulous Tracey Coulter, MA Fun, Informative, and Interactive! Open to all self-identified women. Date: Thursday, March 24 Where: Room B028, Student Union Building (in the basement) Time: 7-9pm Limited Spots!…
UVIC Residents! We want to talk to you!
Starting, Monday January 31 AVP will have an information and support table every Monday from 4-7pm in the Res Life Office. Need information? Need to talk? Our friendly and enthusiastic volunteers want to meet you….
Happy New Year!
Welcome Back Everyone! Want to find out more about the Anti-Violence Project? Check out our table at Clubs and Course Union Days, Wednesday, January 12 & Thursday, January 13 from 9-4pm in the Student Union…
Holiday Closure
AVP Office will be closed Tuesday, December 21 – Monday, January 3. We’ll re-open Tuesday, January 4 at 10am. For emergency service please contact the Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre all-gender crisis line at 250-383-3232….
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers-Red Unmbrella March
PEERS and the Women’s Centre would like to invite you to a rally and memorial for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers on December 17th. Join sex workers and their allies in…
Clothing Drive for PEERS
It’s cold outside and we need your help! As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, PEERS Victoria needs help providing outdoor sex workers in Victoria with warm clothing. We’re asking for donations…
Candlelight Vigil
On Friday, December 10th, 2010, a candlelight vigil will be held in downtown Victoria to commemorate women in light of international Human Rights Day (Dec. 10th) and the Nation Day of Remembrance and Action on…
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
On December 3rd there will be a memorial held outside of the McPherson library to honor the memory of the 14 women massacred at l’Ecole Polytechnique. At 11:30am the event will begin and then conclude…
9th Annual Amnesty International Film Festival
David Lam Auditorium University of Victoria Friday November 19, 7:00PM – H2OIL followed by The Devil Corporation Saturday November 20, 2:00PM – The Big Sellout followed by a panel discussion Saturday November 20, 6:30PM –…
Transgender Day of Rememberance
Saturday, November 20th 2010 Garry Oaks Room, Fairfield Community Center 1335 Thurlow Road (Accessible, Family friendly, Safer Space, Non-gendered Washroom) 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., ceremony at 7:30 Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175296715819409 Members of our communities with…
Looking for something fun and exciting to do Halloween?
The Homospun collective and the Anti-Violence Project present: A homopumpkin costume dance party! Friday October 29 Norway house 9pm to 1am* 19+ id please $5-10 sliding scale Time to look for your Halloween costume! When…
New Team is Set!
The staff positions are now filled and we are just about to start this year’s training program. It is with great pleasure we announce the newest members of our team: Soumya Natarajan, Public Relations Coordinator…