Canada advances gender equality in northern communities

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Yukon — Women in northern and remote communities face complex challenges that intersect with race, gender, geography, and sexual orientation. Limited access to healthcare, social supports, and safe spaces amplifies the vulnerabilities of racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those experiencing gender-based violence. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Brendan Hanley, MP for Yukon, announced up …