Government of Canada invests more than $1.3 million to support Black women and girls
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Government of Canada invests more than $1.3 million to support Black women and girls
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Minister Ien Announces Funding for Organizations Supporting Black Women and Girls
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Minister Ien Announces Funding for Organizations Supporting Black Women and Girls
Backgrounder: Project funding for two LGBTQ2 organizations
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On February 2, 2022, WAGE announced funding of up to $800,000 for two LGBTQ2 projects, part of the $15 million LGBTQ2 Project Fund announced in Budget 2021.
Government of Canada announces community capacity and project funding for LGBTQ2 organizations
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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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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
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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.
Minister Ien Announces Support for Organizations Advancing Gender Equality in Indigenous Communities
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an important funding announcement in support of projects across Canada that will support Indigenous women to improve economic participation, increase leadership in various sectors, and prevent and eliminate gender-based violence across Canada.
Backgrounder - Women and Gender Equality Canada announced over $8M for 21 projects
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Women and Gender Equality Canada announced over $8M for 21 projects that improve the health and wellbeing of a diverse group of women and girls, with a focus on eliminating gender-based violence. Further to the Government’s commitment to end gender-based violence, these projects will increase sexual health education, promote gender equality, and address harmful gender norms.
Addressing gender-based violence through sexual health education
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Building healthy life skills through education, prevention, and support for women and children are key to improving gender equality in Canada and addressing the root causes of gender-based violence. By increasing access to knowledge and information, all Canadians are empowered to identify violent and harmful practices, and act on them.