Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Develop the leadership of immigrant and racialized women by fighting discrimination and racism

Agreement Number:

QC20444

Agreement Value:

$453,746.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 24-month project will enable immigrant and racialized women to build their capacity and develop their leadership in combating discrimination and racism and to develop ways to address it. The following measures will be taken to achieve this: the establishment of mechanisms to combat discrimination and racism, such as the development of awareness tools and the facilitation of workshops, the organization of a provincial symposium, the development of a joint advocacy effort, and the creation of a standing committee within RAFIQ.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

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

Location:

Montréal, Quebec, CA H3N 1X1

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q4-00106

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Réseau d’action pour l’égalité des femmes immigrées et racisées du Québec

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

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.