STATEMENT – Anova Responds to Sloka Trial Verdict April 28th, 2026 We are reminded once again that justice for sexual assault survivors is not found in the courtroom. On Friday April 24, 2026, former neurologist Jeffrey Sloka– who had initially been charged with sexual assault against 70...
Read MoreAnova Marks ‘We Believe Survivors Day’ on May 2 A call to stand with survivors in London and Middlesex and across Canada At Anova, we believe survivors. We believe in an inclusive world of shared power. We believe you deserve to be heard, supported, and be able...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: $83,000 OTF Grant Supports Security Upgrades at Anova’s Shelter December 12th 2025 London, ON – On Friday, local MPP Teresa Armstrong met with the team at Anova to hear more about the $83,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was...
Read MoreHi everyone, With the ongoing postal strike, we wanted to be sure you are up to date on the various ways to have your donations reach us and help us continue providing safety, shelter, and support for survivors of gender-based violence. During last years postal strike...
Read MoreThursday, October 2, 2025 To; Provincial: Ministry of the Attorney General – Doug Downey & MCCSS – Michael Parsa Federal: Minister of Justice – Sean Fraser & Minister of Sport – Adam van Koeverden National: Hockey Canada – Media Dept & NHL – Bill Daly Hello: Our names are Jessie...
Read MoreLast week we posted a series of images in response to the misogynistic hate speech that was graffitied in North London, which included messages to “kill women” and that “females should be hung.” The post was removed by Facebook, after community members reported it for...
Read MoreAnova is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to complete essential security upgrades at our Clarke Road Shelter. These enhancements will strengthen the safety and protection measures at our high-security site, ensuring a more secure...
Read MoreThe Ministry of the Attorney General’s decision not to appeal the verdict in the Hockey Canada case is another painful reminder of how deeply the legal system fails survivors of sexual assault over and over again. Everyday victims and survivors are told the system will...
Read MoreLONDON, ONTARIO - JULY 24th 2025 Courtroom outcomes are not a judgement on what actually happened, only what can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Anova stands solidly in support of EM and all survivors. We believe EM, despite the judge's finding. Given what happened in court...
Read MoreJune 13, 2025 Queer and trans people are typically at higher risk of experiencing sexual assault, harassment, and violence. This violence can take many forms, and while it is often perpetrated by straight and cisgender folks, that is not exclusively the case. Unfortunately, violence and harassment...
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