Gender-based violence
Learn about the Government of Canada’s actions to end gender-based violence and find funding, resources and research on the topic.
About gender-based violence
Learn about gender-based violence, who it affects and how it’s defined.
Support services for those affected by gender-based violence
Find support for those affected by gender-based violence, including information on helplines, shelters and health services across the country.
Provincial and territorial resources
Access a geographical list of some of the provincial and territorial resources related to gender-based violence.
Federal action on gender-based violence
Find out what actions the government is taking to address gender-based violence.
Intergovernmental collaboration
Learn about federal, provincial, territorial, and Indigenous collaboration to address gender-based violence, including the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Research on gender-based violence
Consult a list of research projects on gender-based violence funded by the Government of Canada.
Funded projects
Learn about the projects funded by the Government of Canada to address gender-based violence.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
From November 25 to December 10, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence are a time to both reflect on violence against women and to take action to end it.
Equality in Action
Discover stories, insights, and ideas driving gender equality here in Canada. Dive into conversations that matter and see how action, knowledge, and community are shaping our future.
“It’s Not Just”: Youth awareness campaign
It’s not just locker room talk. It’s not just a bad day. “It’s Not Just” is a national campaign created to increase awareness of how gender-based violence (GBV) affects youth. Learn how GBV impacts youth and find resources to get help.
Bilateral agreements to end gender-based violence
Learn more about the bilateral agreements with each provinces and territories to end gender-based violence.
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Test your knowledge
What do you know about gender-based violence? Find out through these short five questions.

Facts, stats and WAGE’s impact: Gender-based violence
Consult facts and statistics that demonstrate that GBV is a serious and ongoing issue in Canada.
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