Latin American Coalition Against Violence against Women and Children

Formed in 1991, The Latin American Coalition Against Violence against Women and Children (LACEV) fought against discrimination faced by members of the Latin American community in Toronto, Ontario. In 1995, LACEV hosted a three-day conference event called the Primer Encuentro de Mujeres Latino Americanas En Ontario that rallied together Latin American activists in Toronto to discuss sociopolitical solutions for the future.
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“The Latin American Coalition Against Violence against Women and Children (LACEV) was formed in 1991 as a subsidiary of the Hispanic Development Council (HDC). LACEV faced an uphill battle from the onset of its creation as many within the HDC did not see violence against women as a “priority issue.”
Nonetheless, the group persisted and, in 1992, secured funding to hold workshops and training sessions for community workers on providing aid to the Latin American community. This included the development of a manual and a four-day training program, which featured a feminist focus. Steered by Ana Maria Santinoli, a former member of the Latin American Women’s Collective (LAWC), LACEV emphasized how women within the community faced daily experiences of racism and discrimination.”
From Heritage Toronto – Riding the Waves: Latin American Feminism in Toronto.