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Title:

Together for vulnerable persons

Agreement Number:

SO240196

Agreement Value:

$180,030.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 2, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 28-month project, Cercle de Jeunes Rainbow-GTA will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. To achieve this, a project committee will work to identify the barriers faced by new French-speaking immigrant and refugee members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Durham Region; solutions adapted to specific needs will then be identified. The organization will plan information sessions to validate the barriers and solutions with members of various 2SLGBTQI+ communities in the region. A final report including key findings and recommendations will be developed and distributed within 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

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:

Pickering, Ontario, CA L1W 1J3

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q3-00003

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Cercle de Jeunes Rainbow - GTA

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.