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Title:

No Longer on My Own: Center for Research and Action on Addressing Family Violence

Agreement Number:

NS21023

Agreement Value:

$414,030.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 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. Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia Ltd. will achieve this by developing training and resources, conducting research, networking and collaborating with stakeholders and drafting and compiling a final evaluation. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices and increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change to support women’s equality. Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia Ltd. will draw upon the expertise of feminist and community organizations that work to end gender-based violence to develop tools and resources on how to navigate the family justice system, as well as how this system intersects with other justice and social service systems. This initiative aims at providing fair access to justice and equity for female-identified and non-binary people with children escaping gender-based violence.

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:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4R2

Reference Number:

001-2021-2022-Q3-00103

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Legal Name:

Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia Ltd

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.