Fredericton – Gender-based violence costs women and gender-diverse people their lives. Those most at risk or who are underserved when experiencing gender-based violence are women living in rural and remote areas, Indigenous women, Black women, women with disabilities, racialized women, and gender non-binary and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Understanding and addressing gender-based violence against these groups is a crucial step towards achieving …
St. John’s – Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers, which prevent them from participating in economic, social, and political aspects of life. Supporting organizations that represent these communities helps to build a safer, more equitable and inclusive Canada. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Minister O’Regan, St. John’s South—Mount Pearl, …
Charlottetown – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Marci Ien, Minister for Women …
Mississauga among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations MISSISSAUGA – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Achēv in Mississauga. This will help more women who are experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills they need to gain financial security and …
Project will support families who have experienced, are experiencing, or are at-risk of experiencing violence. Halifax & BC – Family violence and gender-based violence are serious public health issues that are strongly linked to mental health concerns and can have long-lasting consequences for survivors and for those around them. These issues touch families in all parts of Canada, and include …
Ottawa – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over …
Toronto – Human trafficking is a devastating crime that disproportionately affects women and girls. Traffickers exert control over victims in a range of ways to get them to do something that they are unwilling to do. It can involve physical, sexual or emotional violence, but it can also involve financial control and fraud. The Government of Canada is committed to …
