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Title:

Centering LGBTQI+ Newcomers in Leadership Development

Agreement Number:

SO230385

Agreement Value:

$147,705.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 24-month project, Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) will build stronger capacity of 2SLGTBQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGTBQI+ equality. The project will address the need for LGBTQI+ newcomer involvement and leadership with respect to planning, development of policies, and programming, which will enable RRANS to become more representative of its community. This will be achieved by strengthening organizational governance, human resources and leadership policies, as well as establishing a mentorship structure.

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:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 2N9

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q1-00019

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia

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.