About this Event
WomanACT Annual General Meeting 2026
This is an opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate our accomplishments, and explore how we can continue advancing change to support survivors of gender-based violence. Learn more about how WomanACT centres survivor engagement in our work and how lived expertise informs our advocacy, programs, and system transformation efforts.
At this year's AGM, we'll explore
- New strategic priorities that will guide our work in the coming years
- The collective impact we are creating with partners, members, and survivors
- Opportunities for membership and active engagement with WomanACT
- Our policy, advocacy, and systems-level initiatives to advance sustainable change
- Networking and connect with our powerful community of allies
Whether you are a longtime member or new to WomanACT, we invite you to join us, share your perspectives, and help strengthen our collective impact.
We hope you'll join us and help shape the future of our work.
Light refreshments and beverages to be served.
* Space is limited*
Accessing Venue
Please use the 55 Gould Street - Student Campus Centre entrance to enter the building.
- The Oakham Lounge, where the AGM is being hosted, is located on the Second (2nd) Floor.
- There is an elevator on the main floor available to reach the second floor.
- Once you arrive on the second floor, please follow the signs to the Oakham Lounge and find our registration table.
Agenda
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Welcome
Info: Opening remarks and announcement of membership quorum.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM
WomanACT Business
Info: Review of WomanACT’s financial statements, introduction of new board members, operational updates, key organizational highlights, and strategic priorities.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Survivor Engagement
Info: Discussion on the importance of survivor engagement, survivor advisory groups, and survivor-informed research in strengthening WomanACT’s community-based research efforts and ensuring lived experience meaningfully informs our work.
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:40 PM
WomanACT Membership
Info: Discussion on the importance of WomanACT’s members, the benefits and opportunities available through membership, and the contributions members make to advancing gender-based violence prevention and response. This section will also highlight key members and their work across the WomanACT community.
🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PM
Policy and Systems Change
Info: Overview of WomanACT’s policy and systems change work, including current advocacy efforts, key projects, and consultations. Speakers from partner organizations and research collaborators will also share insights on their work and the impact of collective advocacy and research.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Feedback and Networking
Info: An opportunity for members and community partners to share feedback, connect with one another, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration across the WomanACT community.
Event venue & nearby stays
55 Gould St, 55 Gould Street, Toronto, Canada