Press Release
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada
February 28, 2024
Everyone in Canada deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation. Yet too often, 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination, harassment, and hate.
Today, on Pink Shirt Day, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched a call for proposals under the Government of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund.
Through this call for proposals, up to $25 million is available to support 2SLGBTQI+ communities across the country. The funding will enable 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to support community-informed initiatives that address barriers to equality. This includes projects that facilitate systemic change as well as the development of knowledge, tools, and support for the community.
The 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund is part of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which takes a holistic approach to addressing the substantial and persisting inequities faced by 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and communities. The Plan builds on past actions by the Government of Canada to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people.
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“The 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, is now in its second year, and we have seen the importance of investing in grassroots community organizations. Community advocates and experts provide safe spaces, they educate the public, and they build relationships and allyship. Through this call for proposals, we are continuing to support the community, while addressing the systemic barriers that 2SLGBTQI+ people face.”
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
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Nanki Singh
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
819-665-2632
Nanki.Singh@fegc-wage.gc.ca
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Women and Gender Equality Canada
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