Gender-based violence
Learn about the Government of Canada’s actions to end gender-based violence and find funding, resources and research on the topic.
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What is gender-based violence?
Learn about gender-based violence, who it affects and how it’s defined.
Support services for those affected by gender-based violence
Find support for those affected by gender-based violence, including information on helplines, shelters and health services across the country.
Provincial and territorial resources
Access a geographical list of some of the provincial and territorial resources related to gender-based violence.
Federal action on gender-based violence
Find out what actions the government is taking to address gender-based violence.
Intergovernmental collaboration
Learn about federal, provincial, territorial, and Indigenous collaboration to address gender-based violence, including the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Research on gender-based violence
Consult a list of research projects on gender-based violence funded by the Government of Canada.
Funded projects
Learn about the projects funded by the Government of Canada to address gender-based violence.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
From November 25 to December 10, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence are a time to both reflect on violence against women and to take action to end it.
Equality in Action
Read stories from community-based organizations that are working to create a more equitable and inclusive Canada.
“It’s Not Just”: Youth awareness campaign
It’s not just locker room talk. It’s not just a bad day. “It’s Not Just” is a national campaign created to increase awareness of how gender-based violence (GBV) affects youth. Learn how GBV impacts youth and find resources to get help.
Bilateral agreements to end gender-based violence
Learn more about the bilateral agreements with each provinces and territories to end gender-based violence.
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The National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Read the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence which lays out the vision for a Canada free of gender-based violence that supports victims, survivors, and their families, no matter where they live.
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