Combatting hate towards 2SLGBTQI+ communities
As part of Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) has invested in projects that address hate directed at members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
This funding supports victims and survivors and aims at ending harmful practices towards 2SLGBTQI+ communities, which may involve:
- addressing the root causes
- identifying who spreads hate and how they do it
- partnering with the public and private sectors as well as cultural and faith leaders
Funded projects
An investment of $15 million was committed to combat hate towards 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Starting in 2024-2025, this funding includes:
- $12 million over five years to fund projects to combat hate against 2SLGBTQI+ communities
- For the list of organizations that received funding so far please visit the Grants and Contributions web page and the list of funded 2SLGBTQI+ organizations announced on January 31
- $3 million over two years to support the security needs for Pride festivals
Funded projects have been selected from applications to the 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund 2024 Call for proposals.
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Equality in action
Discover how WAGE is supporting organizations that are making meaningful changes for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
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