Government of Canada announces five projects to prevent gender-based violence in the Atlantic region
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FREDERICTON, NB, Dec. 5, 2022
FREDERICTON, NB, Dec. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Prevention and support services are essential to respond to the needs of Canadians, as gender equality cannot be achieved without addressing this critical issue.
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $2.2 million for the implementation of five projects located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. This announcement marks one of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, an annual campaign from November 25 to December 10, that underlines the need to address and prevent gender-based violence.
The organizations receiving funding include:
This announcement builds on the endorsement of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence by the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responsible for the Status of Women in early November. The National Action Plan includes five pillars: Support for victims, survivors and their families; Prevention; Responsive justice system; Implementing Indigenous-led approaches; and Social infrastructure and enabling environment.
"Gender-based violence is a human rights violation still too deeply rooted in our society. The projects announced today will address the root causes of violence, while giving better support to those who survived it - charting a path toward building safer communities. Based on relevant data and culturally informed practices, these organizations and initiatives will build a better future for all everyone living in Canada."
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
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