National Association of Women and the Law
Advocating for feminist laws that advance women's equality
Who We Are
The National Association of Women and the Law is a not-for-profit feminist organization that works to achieve substantive equality and the realization of human rights for all women in Canada through legal education, research, strategic intervention, coalition work and feminist law reform advocacy, particularly at the federal level.
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Activating Feminist Change
The Chanterelle Alliance for Feminist Law Reform
The Chanterelle Alliance is a feminist law reform network, bringing together feminist organizations from coast to coast to coast to advance a robust, proactive feminist law reform agenda in Canada.
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Our Achievements
For the past 50 years, the National Association of Women and the Law has fought to advance women’s rights in Canada.
From advocating for the inclusion of a strong sex equality provision in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to sexual assault law reform, and fighting for the decriminalization of abortion and for greater access to sexual health services, NAWL has been a strong voice for women's substantive equality since 1974.
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Recent Updates
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Family Law
December 1, 2025
Parental Alienation Allegations: The Standing Committee on the Status of Women Recommends Reforming the Divorce Act
Press Release
November 25, 2025
Government delay threatens women’s lives and safety
Press Release
November 4, 2025
Budget 2025: Multi-year and ongoing funding for WAGE, but a significant drop in annual spending
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Help advance feminist law reform and promote women’s equality rights in Canada by donating, becoming a member or volunteering your time.
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