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Title:

RÉZO: Optimizing GBQT+ Community Engagement to Better Serve Members

Agreement Number:

SO230157

Agreement Value:

$281,647.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 13, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 29-month project, RÉZO will strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations’ networks and capacity to promote equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people. It will address retention, community engagement, and understanding of community governance as well as the need to nurture volunteer social activities and give a voice to marginalized communities. The project will include four components: governance, analysis, and tool creation; strengthening the volunteer sector; monitoring of challenges and barriers faced by communities; and planning of advocacy activities. This project is specifically targeted towards communities of gay and bisexual men, trans people, and men who have sex with men, and their networks.

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:

Montréal, Quebec, CA H2L 2Y4

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00080

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

RÉZO (santé et mieux-être des hommes gais et bisexuels)

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.