Beverley Wybrow

Beverley Wybrow CM is a Canadian women's rights activist. She established the Assaulted Women's Helpline in Toronto and was president and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation (CWF).

Biography

Wybrow studied at York University in Toronto, graduating in 1971.[1][2]

In 1985, Wybrow established the Assaulted Women's Helpline in Toronto, the first telephone crisis service of its kind in Ontario. From 1991, Wybrow was president and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation (CWF).[3] She retired in 2013.[4]

Wybrow was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2013.[3][5]

References

  1. ↑ Kelly, Deirdre (2018). "WeToo: A pair of Glendon grads join forces in the fight for female empowerment and equality". The York University Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  2. ↑ phalfert (22 April 2009). "Two York grads named YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction". YFile. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Ms. Beverley Wybrow". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  4. ↑ George, Julie; Rossi, Patricia. "CWF: Beverley Wybrow retiring after 22 years!". acelebrationofwomen.org. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony". www.canada.ca. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2026.


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