Grants and Contributions:

Rural Women Advocating for Rape Culture Change

ON16257

$30,000.00

May 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2021

This 48-month project will improve response systems for victims of sexual violence in Renfrew County by empowering women and girls to advocate for enhanced and accessible services in rural contexts. A survivor community advisory committee and a project advisory group will support the organization in identifying key issues and solutions. The organization will work with survivors and service providers to develop a resource manual on survivor self-advocacy. It will be used to pilot strategies to improve victim response systems and survivor experience. The project will also establish a community of practice to engage communities working to end violence against women in rural contexts to share knowledge and collaborate for effective action. Supplementary funding will be used to support the full scope of the project to improve response systems for women victims of sexual violence in rural communities across Renfrew County.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Pembroke, Ontario, CA K8A 5P3

001-2020-2021-Q3-00057

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Nov 20, 2020

Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County

Women's Program

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.