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Title:

Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Education Program

Agreement Number:

ON21859

Agreement Value:

$222,068.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 20, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

This 30-month project will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. Women’s Place of South Niagara will achieve this by educating the community, including men and boys, on the gender-based stereotypes that perpetuate the mistreatment of women and girls at home and in the workplace. During public education sessions, information on how to stop the cycle of abuse and healthy relationships will also be provided. Workplace consultations on how to best support employees dealing with gender-based violence will be held. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by addressing persistent harmful gender norms and attitudes to support women’s equality. Women's Place of South Niagara will work with partners, including District School Boards, Gillian’s Place, Community Centers, and Regional and Municipal Governments to improve collaboration amongst likeminded organizations in the region addressing gender-based violence to design and disseminate resources and key recommendations for policy and programs towards a recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

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:

Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA L2H 3N5

Reference Number:

001-2021-2022-Q2-00051

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Women's Place of South Niagara

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.