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Title:
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador transfer payment agreement on the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Agreement Number:
SO230260
Agreement Value:
$13,558,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This 4-year federal–provincial agreement supports Newfoundland and Labrador’s implementation of its actions under the National Action Plan (NAP) to end gender-based violence (GBV) so that collectively, the vision of the NAP to End GBV can be advanced - “A Canada free of gender-based violence. A Canada that supports victims, survivors and their families, no matter where they live.” The National Action Plan was made possible through close collaboration between FPT governments and is informed by engagement with Indigenous partners, victims, survivors, front-line service providers, GBV experts, academics and advocates. It is a strategic framework for action within and across jurisdictions with the goal of supporting victims, survivors, and their families, no matter where they live. The five pillars of the National Action Plan are: Support for victims, survivors and their families; Prevention; Responsive justice system; Implementing Indigenous-led approaches; and Social infrastructure and enabling environment.
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:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4J6
Reference Number:
001-2023-2024-Q2-00062
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of Women and Gender Equality
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.