We cannot end gender-based violence without working with good grass-roots organizations that know the needs of our unique communities.
We just announced $18.3 million to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Nova Scotia.
This is about further empowering communities through community led solutions to end gender-based violence across the province.
We also announced investments totalling $5.4 million for organizations that advance gender equality in our province.
Grassroots community organizations play a key role in creating safe spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ people and tackling gender-based violence here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and across the country.
This funding is a testament to the Government of Canada’s support for their work and our commitment to build a more equitable Canada for everyone.
Organizations that received funding:
- Immigrant Migrant Women’s Association of Halifax
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia
- Fédération des femmes acadiennes de la Nouvelle-Écosse
- Access to Justice & Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia
- Avalon Sexual Assault Centre Society
- Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association
- Mi’kmaq Circle of Hope Society
- The Youth Project
- Momentum (national)
- AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia
- Intersecting Futures Lab
- Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia
- Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance
- Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
Thank you so much to my colleague Lisa Hepfner for joining us and to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre for hosting this very special announcement.
