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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…
National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence a significant step towards gender equality
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada November 9, 2022 Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a…
AB Government: Enhancing support for victims of crime
Press Release The government, through a working group co-chaired by MLA for Airdrie-East Angela Pitt and MLA for Lethbridge-East Nathan Neudorf, consulted stakeholders about a new victim assistance program and…
Canada and the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations break ground for historic Gukwdzi (Bighouse) Project
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You…
AMC Calls on the Federal Government to Utilize Funding for 24/7 Safe Spaces for Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People in Winnipeg
Press Release June 22, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) calls on the Federal Government to immediately utilize the funding for several 24/7 safe…
Government of Canada announces funding support for Fédération des Communautés Culturelles de l’Estrie to address gender-based violence
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 6, 2022 – Sherbrooke, Quebec – Women and Gender Equality Canada Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant barrier to achieving gender…
