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Minister Marci Ien meets with representatives of the Dechinta Initiatives
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 25, 2023 Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth met with community leaders and families…
Minister Anand highlights federal funding with representatives of the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 24, 2023 Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Prevention…
The Government of Canada provides funding to Northwest Territories to support crisis hotlines, lifelines for survivors of gender-based violence
Press Release From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 24, 2023 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — Women and Gender Equality Canada Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based…
National Survey Finds Increased Demand & Wait Times for Vast Majority of Sexual Violence Organizations During Pandemic
Press Release OTTAWA, May 24, 2023 – As sexual assault centres and other organizations providing services to sexual violence survivors contend with increasing pressures while victims struggle to access timely…
Yukon and federal government bilateral negotiations underway for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Press Release 18/05/2023 The Yukon government has begun formal negotiations with the federal government to finalize its bilateral funding agreement and implementation plan for the territory under the National Action…
Manitoba Government Providing Nearly $350,000 to Support Brandon Police Service and Brandon Bear Clan
Press Release May 18, 2023 Funding Through Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund Supports Crime Prevention, Safety Initiatives in Brandon: Premier BRANDON—The Manitoba government is providing more than $349,000 from the proceeds…
Independent Review of Accessibility Act Released
Press Release May 17, 2023 The report on the first independent review of the Accessibility Act was released today, May 17. The report notes that the Province is making progress…
Crisis-line expansions will support survivors of gender-based violence
Press Release May 17, 2023 VICTORIA – Survivors of gender-based violence throughout the province will soon have better access to critical services they need in times of crisis. Salal Sexual…
Jury at inquest into the death of Moses Beaver makes 63 recommendations
Press Release 5/15/2023 Aboriginal Legal Services represented the family of Moses Beaver in a month-long inquest held in Thunder Bay which concluded on May 12, 2023. Moses was a member…
Moose Hide Campaign Day addresses reconciliation and gender-based violence
Press Release VICTORIA, BC, May 8, 2023 – The Moose Hide Campaign, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement aimed at reconciliation and ending gender-based violence, is holding its 12th annual day of…
