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March 13-19 is Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week
From the Deputy Minister's Blog--I am pleased to share that March 13 – 19, 2022 has been proclaimed, Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness week in Manitoba by the Honourable Rochelle Squires. In 2002, Manitoba...
Coercive control can be a life or death issue in relationships. But few people even know how to recognize it
From the Globe and Mail--Jacqueline Suchite Rivas of Calgary faced coercive control from her ex-husband, but she came to see the reality of her situation when she volunteered at a women’s shelter. ‘I thought abuse...
Muslim shelter for women, children will be first of its kind in Winnipeg
From CBC News--Sakeenah Homes announced plans for the first Muslim shelter in Winnipeg on Monday. The project was created through a partnership between the Islamic Social Services Association in Winnipeg and Sakeenah...
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
From the Manitoba Government--International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognize the socio-economic, political and cultural achievements of women across the globe. On this special day, we pause...
New transitional housing facility to help Winnipeg women fleeing violence
From CTV News-- A new facility will help Winnipeg women and gender-diverse people and their families fleeing violence find safe and affordable housing while they plan their next steps. West Central Women’s Resource...
2022 Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund nominations now open!
From the CAF--For the sixth year, the Children's Aid Foundation is proud to be offering the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund for Canadian youth with government care experience (cumulative 12-months) who have not previously...
Government investing to promote inclusiveness; help disability support sector
From CTV News Winnipeg--The Manitoba government is investing $775,000 to help the disability support sector and promote projects aimed at inclusiveness. Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the investment at a...
Opinion: Online sexual violence is a growing threat
From The Conversation--The increase in online interaction created by COVID-19 has generated a spike in girls and young women being subjected to what’s called technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV). The term...
Province provides funding to Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre for supports in violence against Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples
The Manitoba government is partnering with Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre to provide $130,000 in funding to support the co-development of a provincial implementation plan to raise awareness and end violence against...
Childhood adversity is a ‘cause of causes’ of adult illnesses, mental health problems: report
From The Conversation--Every day we are exposed to things like pollution and ultraviolet light which increase our risk of illness. Many people take on additional risks — due to tobacco smoke, fast food or alcohol, for...