Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Transforming Workplace Approaches to GBV: Systemic Changes that Promote Women's Social and Economic Growth
Agreement Number:
WP230470
Agreement Value:
$546,200.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 34-month systemic change project, Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters Inc. will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within workplaces, businesses, and organizations by shifting how employers respond to workplace GBV by changing attitudes, increasing awareness and professional development opportunities, and by designing preventative and protective measures to respond to GBV. This will be achieved by developing and delivering Train-the-Trainer workshops to various shelters so that they can best support local organizations in addressing GBV and by establishing networking opportunities to build awareness around GBV. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the 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:
Winkler, Manitoba, CA R6W 4A6
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00046
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters Inc.
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.