Brampton – Gender-based violence (GBV) has profound impacts on women and gender-diverse people including costing them their lives. GBV also has serious impacts on our communities. Those at highest risk live in rural and remote areas, are Indigenous women, Black women, women with disabilities, women of colour, gender non-binary and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial …
TORONTO — Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and White Ribbon pledge, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: “Our government stands with the victims, survivors, communities and our partners across the province in recognizing Woman Abuse Prevention Month this November. Tragedies, such as the recent events in Sault Ste. Marie, are …
Newmarket among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations NEWMARKET – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including the Women’s Centre of York Region in Newmarket. This will help more women experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills they need to gain …
