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Title:

Enhancing Arrival Communities for LGBTQI Refugees in BC

Agreement Number:

SO20238

Agreement Value:

$248,505.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This 16-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Rainbow Refugee Society to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by building managerial capacity through governance, organizational and strategic planning, human resources, communications plan and IT systems; enhancing the organization’s capacity to provide training across BC through skills development and a regional community of practice to strengthen partnerships for LGBTQI refugee housing collaboration. At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established and/or strengthened partnerships and collaborations to create communities in BC that offer safety, equity and opportunities for full participation by LGBTQI refugee newcomers and support the LGBTQ2 movement.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6E 1Z6

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q3-00046

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Rainbow Refugee Society

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.