Logo for WUSA Women's Centre features a purple flower with five petals to the left. To the right, "WUSA Women's Centre" is written in bold blue text, with "WUSA" split into contrasting light and dark sections.

About the Women’s Centre

The Women’s Centre is dedicated to providing a supportive space on campus for all women and trans* folks, but our services are open to everyone!

What We Offer:

  • Peer Support: Our trained volunteers provide peer support through an intersectional lens. We can connect you with resources on sexual health, healthy relationships, mental health, and more.

  • Workshops & Events: We host workshops, events, film screenings, and campaigns to educate on various issues from an intersectional feminist perspective.

Resources Available:

  • Sexual Health Resources: Condoms, pads, pregnancy tests, lube, and tampons.

  • Peer Support Hours: Drop by for support on any issue.

  • Library: Over 900 books on topics such as women’s and trans women’s issues, queer theory, Indigenous perspectives, philosophy, religion, spirituality, and more.

  • Magazines: Subscriptions to Bitch and Herizons are available.

We are here to listen, offer support, and connect you with additional resources within the university and the broader community.

Visit Us!

We pride ourselves on being an intersectional and inclusive space. Everyone is welcome at the Women’s Centre!

Connect

Instagram: @UWwomenscentre
Email: womenscentre@wusa.ca

Voices, the Women’s Centre’s annual anthology, is now accepting submissions for this year’s publication. We’re looking for poems, short stories, artwork, and more!

For more information or to submit your work, please email literature.wc@wusa.ca.

Learn more about Voices

Location / Hours

Student Life Centre, 200 University Ave W,
RM 3104

Peer Support Hours:
In-Person Support: SLC 3104, Monday to Friday, 12-4pm

We will be closed from December 3rd – January 6th.

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Forms

Women’s Centre Peer Support Form
To book an appointment, please fill the WUSA Peer Support Form.

Incident Report Form

Share your experiences of feeling unsafe, unwelcome, or marginalized.
Get Involved

Land Acknowledgement

The University of Waterloo and the Women’s Centre are situated on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and is the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. 

The teachings we hold around sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, are largely westernized, and diverse expressions of gender and sexuality have long predated the colonization of Turtle Island. Since we have gathered around the premise of supporting the women and trans* students on our campus, we also want to acknowledge that we are fighting for rights to identities that have a history on these lands.  

The Women’s Centre’s community was not the first gathering of women and trans* people on this land, and we do not claim to be. We acknowledge those who have been here before us and stand in solidarity with the local communities of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. 

The University of Waterloo and the Women’s Centre are situated on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and is the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. 

The teachings we hold around sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, are largely westernized, and diverse expressions of gender and sexuality have long predated the colonization of Turtle Island. Since we have gathered around the premise of supporting the women and trans* students on our campus, we also want to acknowledge that we are fighting for rights to identities that have a history on these lands.  

The Women’s Centre’s community was not the first gathering of women and trans* people on this land, and we do not claim to be. We acknowledge those who have been here before us and stand in solidarity with the local communities of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. 

Voices Anthology

Announcement for WUSA Women's Centre's annual zine, "Voices 2025." Celebrate women's support through art, photography, and poetry. Submissions due Feb 7, 2025.

Voices has been a project of the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association’s Women’s Centre since 1995. Each year, a new anthology of student work is featured on the Women’s Centre microsite, with printed copies also made available through the Centre.

Over the years, Voices has served as a platform for diverse artistic expressions and student experiences. It has provided a space for students to share their beliefs, express their emotions, and reflect on both moments of celebration and mourning.

Learn more about Voices or view our latest anthology.

Free Menstrual Hampers

The Women’s Centre offers free menstrual hampers to any undergraduate student in need. Each hamper contains a cycle’s worth of menstrual hygiene products and can be chosen in either single-use (tampons, pads, liners) or reusable (washable pads and liners) options.

Single-use hampers typically include 15 products, but if you require additional items, please reach out to the Women’s Centre, and we’ll be happy to provide more.

Menstrual hampers are available at no cost and can be picked up at the Women’s Centre, SLC 3104.

Illustrated banner for WUSA Women's Centre promotes the availability of standard and reusable menstrual hampers. The image features a variety of menstrual products, like pads and tampons, emerging from two baskets on an orange and purple gradient background.

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The image shows a book with the title "Voices 2023" placed on a dark surface between two potted plants. The cover features illustrations of leaves, flowers, and a fountain pen. The top right corner has a white logo and text reading "Women's Centre.
A person plays the violin while standing on a small stage, next to a man speaking into a microphone. Another person is in the background, playing a keyboard. Large letters spelling "VOICES" and the number "2021" are displayed on the wooden wall behind them.
A protester holds a sign reading "Stop the Violence Against Women, Trans, 2S + Non-Binary People" with hearts drawn around the message. The background shows a nighttime urban setting with some string lights and people in the distance.
Two young women smiling and holding signs, possibly at a university event or rally. They are wearing black t-shirts with "University of Waterloo" written on them. Colorful artwork and buildings can be seen in the background.
Two people are performing music. One person, seated on the left, is playing an acoustic guitar while the other, seated on the right, is singing into a microphone. They are indoors, with wooden doors in the background. Both appear focused and engaged in their performance.
A dimly lit gallery features artwork on a brick wall. In the foreground is a drawing of a distorted face on paper clipped to a string of fairy lights that extends along the wall. Other artworks and documents are visible but blurred in the background.
A group of people at a nighttime protest holding signs. One sign reads, "RESPECT my EXISTENCE OR EXPECT my RESISTANCE." The crowd includes a diversity of individuals, with visible expressions of passion and determination.
A group of people sits at tables engaged in arts and crafts activities. Various art supplies like paint, brushes, and paper are scattered on the tables. In the background, more people are interacting and working. The setting appears to be a well-lit indoor space.
A diverse group of people march at night holding various signs advocating for respect, consent, and empowerment. One person holds a small pride flag, and a prominent sign reads: "Respect, Consider, Consent for Risky Resistance." Some expressions are serious and determined.
A group of people is seen marching at night, holding signs. One prominent sign in the foreground reads "Hands Off Our Bodies" with illustrations of hands crossed out. The people are dressed casually and appear to be participating in a protest or demonstration.
Three people are having a discussion at a Women's Centre booth. One person is talking and gesturing with their hands, another is holding a notepad, and the third is standing in front of the booth listening. A board behind them reads "What does gender equity mean to you?.
A hand holds up a colorful booklet titled "Voices 2023." The cover features various artistic elements such as flowers, leaves, a hand holding a pencil, and other illustrations. A blurred background shows a window display with two abstract human figures.
A group of people engage in conversation at a table with brochures and informational materials. The table features branding for a Women's Center with a visible sign detailing services and resources. The setting appears to be an indoor event or fair.
A variety of colorful magazines and booklets are spread out on a surface. The featured magazine has the title "VOICES 2019" with an artistic illustration of a person's face in vibrant colors. Other visible elements include abstract designs and illustrated covers.
A glass wall covered with heart-shaped sticky notes in various colors, each containing handwritten messages. In the background, a modern, well-lit room is visible with people seated and engaged in various activities.

Women’s Centre Resources

Library Database

We have over one thousand titles in the collection, and that number continues to grow. You can search through the collection by coming into the Centre during office hours to check-out the material. Currently we provide a two-week loan period to anyone who wishes to check out a book. You will be asked to provide your UWaterloo email, phone number and student number after every check-out and check-in.