Halifax, Nova Scotia – Department for Women and Gender Equality - Women’s organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to fully participate in all aspects of our economy and society. Yet for far too long they have been chronically underfunded, underestimated and undermined. The Government of Canada recognizes that women’s organizations are the lifeblood of the women’s movement, and that maintaining and growing their ability to do this important work is the most effective way to advance gender equality.
That’s why today, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $2.4 million in seven women’s organizations and Indigenous organizations serving women across Nova Scotia.
Minister Monsef highlighted the organizations that will receive funding (please see the Backgrounder for more information and testimonials):
- Alice House (Second Stage Housing Association of Dartmouth);
- Be the Peace Institute;
- Fédération des femmes acadiennes de la Nouvelle-Écosse;
- Immigrant Migrant Women’s Association of Halifax;
- Nova Scotia Native Women's Association;
- Transition House Association of Nova Scotia; and
- United African Canadian Women’s Association of Nova Scotia.
These organizations are seven of the more than 250 women’s and Indigenous organizations serving women across Canada in which the Government of Canada is investing under the Capacity-building Fund. Funding stems from the Budget 2018 announcement of $100 million over five years to support a viable and sustainable women’s movement across Canada.
Source : Government of Canada