Welcome to the Ontario Women's Directorate (OWD) Web site. The OWD provides focus for government action on issues of concern to women. A division of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the OWD has two key areas of activity: preventing violence against women and promoting women's economic independence.

The Directorate works towards achieving its goals of safety and economic well-being for women, in part, by fostering partnerships with and among different sectors of society.

On this website you can learn about:

Programs and Services:

• For women
• For organizations
• For youth

Help and Information:

• Where to get help if you are in crisis
• News
• Publications
• Facts, key dates and other resources
• Public Education Campaigns
• How to contact us
• Frequently asked questions