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Women experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg have fewer options than men when it comes to accessing emergency shelter.
While shelters can be flexible to get more people in, a CBC tally suggests there are nearly three times more emergency beds for men experiencing homelessness than for women. Across Canada, a federal study found only 13 per cent of shelter beds were dedicated to women.
While most mid-to-large Canadian cities have at least one emergency overnight shelter just for women, Winnipeg does not.
Advocates say that leaves many women looking for alternatives to staying in a co-ed shelter, especially if they've previously experienced violence and abuse in group settings.
Falin Johnston had been staying with friends and studying social work when chronic health issues changed her course.
"I ended up in the hospital," said the young woman.
"Then because of mental health reasons, I was homeless."
Негізгі бет Winnipeg lacks shelter specifically for women and that leaves some vulnerable
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