In Canada, women constitute a significant portion of the homeless population, with estimates suggesting they make up roughly one-third of those experiencing homelessness. While often overlooked, women's homelessness is a complex issue driven by factors like gender-based violence, economic inequality, and a lack of safe, affordable housing. Many women experiencing homelessness also face "hidden homelessness," staying with friends or family, or enduring abusive situations rather than accessing shelters. Intimate partner violence and sexual assault are major pathways into homelessness for women, with many fleeing abusive situations to protect themselves and their children. Lower wages, poverty, and limited access to affordable childcare contribute to women's vulnerability to homelessness. Limited availability of safe, affordable housing options forces women into unstable living situations and can exacerbate existing challenges.