Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Addressing health-related systemic barriers to economic security and prosperity for im/migrant sex workers
Agreement Number:
WP230472
Agreement Value:
$545,960.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 3, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 34-month systemic change project, SWAN Vancouver will help enhance im∕migrant sex workers’ economic security and prosperity through advancing systemic change. Specifically, the project will work to dismantle systemic barriers within the healthcare sector in Metro Vancouver by addressing high-barrier and discriminatory policies and practices within healthcare settings, as well as addressing gaps of knowledge of healthcare professionals and policymakers in regulatory bodies. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of this systemic change project.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 0R1
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00016
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Supporting Women's Alternatives Network (SWAN Vancouver) Society
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.