Come Together, Act Now initiative to end gender violence in Canada

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Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by federal cabinet ministers* issued the following statement today to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence and commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign that unites people …

Addressing gender-based violence in Canada

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Quebec – Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be an issue in Quebec and across Canada. It is one of the most pervasive human rights violations, and it continues to afflict people from all walks of life.   On the eve of the days of activism against gender-based violence, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Martine Biron, …