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Nipping family violence in the bud
Press Release Jan 21, 2025 Every year, thousands of Albertans are faced with the devastating and long-lasting trauma of family violence. Family violence takes many forms, including intimate partner and…
Public Advisory: Creation of Memorial Banners for Women and Girls lost to Gender-based Violence
Press Release December 10, 2024 During this year’s annual Purple Ribbon Campaign and flag raising ceremony, 11 families bravely shared personal details of their loved ones who lost their lives…
Federal Court approves first Claims Process for First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Federal Court approves first Claims Process for First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement Claims Period for Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class expected to…
Government of Saskatchewan Invests $42.6 Million In Community-Based Funding to Address Interpersonal Violence
Press Release April 29, 2024 Increased Investment will Strengthen Community Outreach and Empower Families The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $42.6 million over three years ($14.2 million a year) to 34 community-based…
Government of Canada announces support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violence
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada March 25, 2024 Gender-based violence has profound impacts on Canadian society and cost the lives of too many women, girls and gender-diverse…
Celebrating Albertans who make communities safe
Press Release Apr 03, 2023 The awards honour Albertans who find ways to prevent crime and promote restorative justice in their neighbourhoods, towns and cities. “Victims of sexual assault, individuals…
Crisis support for gender-based violence survivors
Press Release Alberta’s government is partnering with Women and Gender Equality Canada to provide crisis support to Albertans who are experiencing gender-based violence. When a person is in crisis, they…
Preventing gender-based violence that targets Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ persons in Alberta
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada December 9, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta — Women and Gender Equality Canada The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and…
Chiefs of Ontario Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Chiefs of Ontario Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (Toronto, ON – November 25, 2022) Ontario…
Saskatchewan Supports National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Press Release November 15, 2022 The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to endorse the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. This important milestone is a positive step in Saskatchewan’s…
