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Recognizing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
Manitoba Government Press Release--Today, we recognize Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, noting the progress that has been made to date, while also recognizing that there is...
Dec. 6 marks National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
From the Manitoba Government--The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is Dec. 6. Nov. 25 begins 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, ending on Dec. 10, which is Human Rights...
Manitoba endorses National Action Plan to address gender-based violence
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has officially endorsed the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence, Families Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women,...
New data shows increase in reports of sexual abuse in schools
From CBC News--A group of childhood sexual abuse survivors, along with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, is calling for government action, as data shows an increasing number of sexual abuse reports from inside...
Manitoba invests in students’ mental health as part of Teachers’ Idea Fund
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing $3.2-million in 38 new projects under the Teachers’ Idea Fund, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced today....
Winnipeg Police warn parents about sextortion scam
Winnipeg Police Press release--In the past year, the Winnipeg Police Service has received an increased number of reports involving “Sextortion Scams." Perpetrators use fake accounts and solicit their victims on various...
School division’s reports to include more data on kids in CFS care
From the Winnipeg Free Press--The St. James-Assiniboia School Division’s biannual reports on student suspensions will now include specific details on disciplinary actions taken against children in foster care...
Manitoba recognizes International Day of the Girl
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is recognizing the International Day of the Girl by highlighting the role girls play as powerful voices for change, Families Minister Rochelle Squires, minister...
Province partners in Indigenous youth justice support program
Manitoba Government News Release--As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing efforts to advance reconciliation, healing and support stronger families and safer communities, the province is partnering with Marymound...
Manitoba government announces free menstrual products in schools
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has reached an agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products to schools and other agencies to improve accessibility and reduce period...