Women experience migration and settlement in different ways than men and often have unequal access to social resources that affect their health. They face challenges in areas including labour market integration, violence against women, language, social supports, housing and mental health.
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Government of Canada accelerates investments in shelters, transition housing and other organizations providing gender-based violence supports and services
The COVID‑19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in the very systems designed to keep people safe. It has created unprecedented challenges for those experiencing gender-based violence and the organizations that provide supports and services to them.
Published October 2, 2020
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Ontario Launches New Tools to Help Prevent Human Trafficking
These educational resources are part of the government’s plan to raise awareness and stop this crime before it happens.
Published August 31, 2020
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Ontario Strengthens Supports for Human Trafficking Victims and Survivors
Services Will Help Those Impacted Heal and Rebuild Their Lives.
Published August 24, 2020
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Government of Canada invests $19 million to reduce human trafficking and support those most impacted
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced funds to support victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Published July 29, 2020
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Government of Canada provides emergency COVID-19 funds to nearly 1,000 organizations delivering essential frontline supports to those fleeing violence and abuse
Even before the COVID-19 emergency, too many Canadians were victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, online child exploitation and human trafficking. In recent months the pandemic has created additional and unprecedented challenges for survivors of sexual and domestic…
Published July 20, 2020
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Ontario Further Supports Victims of Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking during COVID-19
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month, an important time to recognize those on the frontlines who are working each and every day to prevent sexual assault, gender-based violence and human trafficking.
Published May 13, 2020
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Ontario Enables School Board Employees to Be Voluntarily Redeployed to Congregate Care Settings
Emergency order would help alleviate critical staffing shortages during COVID-19.
Published May 11, 2020