‘Women in Action’ forum in Montreal celebrates history, focuses on future change
- Tania Charron
- Apr 15
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 7
Media:
CityNews Montreal
Summary:
The forum “Women in Action: Inspire, Act, Transform Our Communities”, organized to mark the 85th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Quebec, brought together community leaders, elected officials, frontline workers, and citizens around a shared goal: to celebrate progress while reflecting collectively on today’s challenges.
Among the speakers, Tania Charron, Executive Director of Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île and Ricochet (Hébergement/Homes), addressed the issue of women’s homelessness head-on. She highlighted the complexity of the realities faced by women living in precarious situations and advocated for community-based, tailored services that address the multiple layers of oppression these women experience.
The day featured two main panels:
Economy and Social Innovation – Women as drivers of transformation, especially in entrepreneurship and the social economy.
Mental Health, Homelessness, and Social Services – The importance of prevention, inclusion, and solidarity, with a particular focus on the needs of women and seniors.
