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Government of Canada announces community capacity and project funding for LGBTQ2 organizations 

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The Government of Canada continues to work with LGBTQ2 communities and all our partners to protect LGBTQ2 rights and build a safer, more equitable, and consciously more inclusive Canada. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced an extension of up to $7.5 million for community capacity funding.


Call for proposals: Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to further address gender-based violence

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for victims seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


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| Women and Gender Equality Canada | backgrounders

that will support Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQ+ people to improve economic participation, increase leadership in various sectors, and help prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.


Supporting Indigenous communities to advance gender equality 

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and all LGBTQQIA+ Indigenous people have the right to be safe and have every opportunity to fully participate in the economic, social, and cultural life. The Government of Canada continues to support Indigenous communities to advance reconciliation and achieve equity for all Indigenous peoples.


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