Grants and Contributions:

Working Towards Equity: upscaling feminist social impact in workplaces

WP230457

$427,800.00

Jun 14, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Through this 22-month systemic change project, Saint John’s Women Centre will scale Empowering Them e-course to advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles. The project will scale to participating employers to develop policies and procedures that create a work environment that values and leverages the contribution of women and gender diverse people. It will address barriers in the workplace faced by women and gender diverse people, empowering them to lead and take on decision-making roles. By creating a work environment that values and leverages the contribution of women and gender diverse people, participating businesses will encourage greater employee engagement, retention, and success. To do so, the project will engage with key employers and provide them with training while supporting the development and implementation of policies. Throughout the project, St. John’s Women’s Centre Inc. will conduct ongoing impact measurement to ensure training is relevant and effective.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1E 3B6

001-2024-2025-Q1-00030

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Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

St. John's Women Centre Inc.

Women's Program

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.