Media Advisory - 100,000 Women and Children Leave Homes to Escape Abuse

YWCA Canada launches annual Rose Campaign with Call for Action

OTTAWA, Nov. 22, 2013 /CNW/ -

WHAT:			Press Conference to launch the 2013 Rose Campaign to end violence against women and girls.
WHO:			Paulette Senior, CEO, YWCA Canada, on the need for action on violence against women and girls.
			Lise Martin, Executive Director, Canadian Network of Women's Shelters and Transition Houses, launching the first national shelter Data Count project.
			Julie Lalonde, Youth Recipient, Governor-General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case & Hollaback! Ottawa, on the importance of listening to young women.
Parliamentarians:
			The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women
			Niki Ashton, MP, Official Opposition Critic for Status of Women
			Elizabeth May, MP, Leader, Green Party
			The Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre
WHEN & WHERE:
			Monday, November 25, 2013, 11:00 am-11:30 am EST
			Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery - Charles Lynch Room
			130-S Centre Block, Parliament Hill

About YWCA Canada:
YWCA Canada is the country's oldest and largest women's multi-service organization. Our 33 Member Associations across the country serve women and girls in nine provinces and two territories. YWCA Canada is the nation's single largest provider of shelter to women and children fleeing violence. For more information visit www.ywcacanada.ca, find us on Twitter @YWCA_Canada or at www.facebook.com/ywcacanada.

SOURCE: YWCA Canada

For  information and interviews: 
Laura Tilley, Communications Manager, YWCA Canada, 416-962-8881 x 233.