Gender equality

Trailblazing Dragons' Den Star Named United Nations Association in Canada's 2024 Global Citizen Laureate

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torsdag, maj 23, 2024
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OTTAWA, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is thrilled to announce that our annual gala honouring our Global Citizen Award 2024 Laureate, Manjit Minhas, will be held on October 15 in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is thrilled to announce that our annual gala honouring our Global Citizen Award 2024 Laureate, Manjit Minhas, will be held on October 15 in Toronto.
  • This award recognizes Canadians who have demonstrated leadership in their communities and beyond to promote the mission and mandate of the United Nations.
  • Ms. Minhas commented, “I am incredibly honoured to be a Global Citizen Laureate and welcome the opportunity to help bring attention to UNA-Canada's work through our shared commitment to the UN goal of gender equality.
  • Ms. Minhas was selected as this year’s Global Citizen Award recipient for her commitment to investing in women-run enterprises and her philanthropic efforts to empower women.

Government of Canada helps to improve women's economic participation in male-dominated industries

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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When provided with opportunities, women bring unique perspectives, skills, and talents that are invaluable to driving innovation and progress in all fields.

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  • When provided with opportunities, women bring unique perspectives, skills, and talents that are invaluable to driving innovation and progress in all fields.
  • Through the Women's Program, the Government of Canada will continue to collaborate with women's organizations to support initiatives that advance gender equality and women's economic prosperity.
  • When we encourage women and gender-diverse communities to take part in non-traditional industries, we are investing in our economy.
  • Budget 2023 allocated $160 million over three years, starting in 2023-24, for the Women's Program to provide funding to organizations in Canada that serve women.

The Period Purse(TM) Launches "It's Your Period" Campaign to Mark Menstrual Health Day

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 6, 2024) - To mark Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) on May 28, 2024, The Period Purse , a leading charity committed to eradicating period poverty, is proud to announce the launch of the "It's Your Period" campaign .

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 6, 2024) - To mark Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) on May 28, 2024, The Period Purse , a leading charity committed to eradicating period poverty, is proud to announce the launch of the "It's Your Period" campaign .
  • The Period Purse strives to create menstrual equity by ensuring sustainable access to period products for everyone and ending the stigmas associated with periods through advocacy and education.
  • For more information on how to get involved with the "It's Your Period" campaign, visit The Period Purse or follow The Period Purse on social media .
  • Courtesy: The Period Purse
    The Period Purse is Canada's First Registered Charity for Menstrual Equity.

Thousands of great summer job opportunities for youth available now through Canada Summer Jobs

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måndag, april 22, 2024
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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.

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  • Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.
  • This summer, more than 70,000 CSJ jobs are being made available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30.
  • Young job seekers can find new job opportunities in their communities on the Job Bank website and mobile app .
  • In Budget 2024, the Government proposed the creation of 90,000 youth job placements and employment support opportunities by proposing $200.5 million in 2025–2026 for Canada Summer Jobs to provide well-paying summer job opportunities, including in sectors facing critical labour shortages, such as housing construction.

Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos elected unanimously as President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations

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tisdag, april 9, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014, has been elected unanimously as the new President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF). The election took place today, 9 April 2024, at the 48th ASOIF General Assembly held in Birmingham (GBR) during the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit. Ingmar De Vos ran unopposed and was elected by secret ballot for a term of four years. He will take up his new position on 1 January 2025.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014, has been elected unanimously as the new President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).
  • “I am humbled by today’s result and would like to express my deep gratitude to the Summer Olympic International Federations for their trust,” the newly elected ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos said.
  • “On behalf of the International Olympic Committee, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ingmar De Vos on his election as ASOIF President,” IOC President Thomas Bach commented.
  • Since 2016, he has been a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Governance Taskforce.

RCMP Progress Update on Recommendations from Mass Casualty Commission Final Report

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onsdag, mars 27, 2024
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The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.

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  • The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.
  • The strategy we published today on our website outlines work that began even before the MCC tabled its Final Report, dating back to 2020.
  • It is a demonstration of my commitment, and that of the whole RCMP, to respond to the MCC's recommendations.
  • We are contributing to another 55 recommendations, where the work requires collaboration with our federal and provincial government or policing partners.

Government of Canada announces support for 17 organizations based in the Prairies to prevent and address gender-based violence

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måndag, mars 25, 2024
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This funding will help these organizations prevent and address gender-based violence by strengthening their communities, building capacity, providing better support and resources, or conducting research.

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  • This funding will help these organizations prevent and address gender-based violence by strengthening their communities, building capacity, providing better support and resources, or conducting research.
  • The collaborative spirit driving these initiatives embodies the essence of progress towards gender equality and a stronger, more inclusive Canada.
  • I am committed to supporting organizations advancing gender equality and ending gender-based violence across the Prairies and right here at home in Manitoba."
  • Rural rates of intimate partner violence against women are significantly higher than those in urban areas in all areas of Canada.

Federal Ombudsperson launches systemic investigation into treatment of survivors of sexual assault in Canadian Justice System

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måndag, mars 11, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) announces the launch of a systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual assault within the Canadian criminal justice system.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) announces the launch of a systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual assault within the Canadian criminal justice system.
  • Dr. Benjamin Roebuck, Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime, underscored the imperative for change, stating, "The treatment of survivors of sexual assault within Canada's criminal justice system demands urgent improvement.
  • We have normalized the idea that the criminal justice system will be a painful experience for survivors of sexual violence."
  • The investigation will cover survivors' interactions with law enforcement and the justice system from the point of initial contact through to post-sentencing.

New Resources Available to Increase Inclusivity & Acceptance in Canada’s Places of Worship from Rainbow Faith and Freedom

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måndag, mars 11, 2024
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The second phase of this project, Beyond Tolerance: Understanding and Promoting 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Ontario’s Places of Worship, seeks to provide houses of worships of all faiths with tools and resources to incorporate inclusion into their congregations and communities.

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  • The second phase of this project, Beyond Tolerance: Understanding and Promoting 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Ontario’s Places of Worship, seeks to provide houses of worships of all faiths with tools and resources to incorporate inclusion into their congregations and communities.
  • These modules include Understanding Faith-Based 2SLGBTQ+ Discrimination, From Exclusion to Inclusion: Mixed Messaging and the Dangers of Uncertainty, and Towards Affirmation: Promising Practice for 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion.
  • These tools and resources are now/will soon be available to places of worship of any faith across Ontario/Canada.
  • Rainbow Faith and Freedom (RFF) is a Toronto-based charity that directly confronts and works to end religious-based discrimination to make the world safer for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Canada nowhere near gender parity

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måndag, mars 4, 2024
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While The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC) identifies some positive movement toward gender parity for Canadian women in general, it finds a continued dearth of representation for women in corporate leadership positions.

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  • While The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership (ARC) identifies some positive movement toward gender parity for Canadian women in general, it finds a continued dearth of representation for women in corporate leadership positions.
  • Highlights of the 2024 Annual Report Card:
    Canada is nowhere near achieving gender parity.
  • No industry can claim victory in the quest for gender parity.
  • Private companies are catching up to crown corporations in achieving gender parity.