Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Safer Access for Everyone in the Rainbow Project (SAFER)

Agreement Number:

NA20443

Agreement Value:

$994,661.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2024

Description:

This 36-month project will address the capacity needs of 2SLGBTQ1+ organizations and youth-serving organizations in supporting young LBTQ+ women who are facing gender-based violence. Specifically, the project will develop and provide training to service providers on bystander intervention and, on gender-based violence and LBTQ+ youth. The intended improvements in practice will be supported through the convening of four service provider regional networks across the country and a national mobilization event at the end of the project. Wisdom2Action will also launch a national public education and prevention social media campaign, in both official languages, that will address street harassment and other forms of public violence targeted at LBTQ+ youth.

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:

Haliax, Nova Scotia, CA B3L 2T4

Reference Number:

001-2021-2022-Q1-00028

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wisdom2Action Consulting Limited

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.