Mission, Vision & Values

Mission:

OCTEVAW is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to ending violence against women and, through leadership, education, advocacy and political action, to promoting a coordinated response to women and their children who have experienced abuse.

Vision:

OCTEVAW aspires to a future in which:

• no woman in our community need fear for her safety and well-being, or that of her children;
• respect for the inherent worth and dignity of all women is reflected in our public institutions;
• all members of the community are united in supporting efforts to ensure a permanent end to violence and abuse of women and their children in Ottawa.

Values:

In working collaboratively to achieve equality of rights, fair access to services and resources, and social justice for women and their children who have experienced abuse, OCTEVAW adheres to feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression and pro-choice principles, and is committed to celebrating diversity, inclusiveness and the dignity of all women and their children.