$12.5M earmarked to address gender-based violence in Manitoba
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The federal and provincial governments have put up $12.5 million for 32 community initiatives to address gender-based violence.
“November marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the profound and lasting impacts of gender-based violence, honour survivors and strengthen our collective efforts to end gender-based violence in all its forms,” said Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine in a news release.
She said Manitoba has a network of education, prevention and healing supports.
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Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine
The 32 initiatives focus on prevention, education and support for those most affected by gender-based violence, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant and refugee women and girls, LGBTTQ+ people, people with disabilities and women in northern, rural and remote communities.
“Community-based organizations work with victims, survivors and their families during vulnerable moments in their lives, ensuring they can access the supports and services they need,” said federal Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez in a news release.
The national plan to end gender-based violence is a 10-year framework. Ottawa entered into bilateral agreements with provinces and territories to implement the plan. Manitoba is in the third year of its agreement.
— Staff