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Super Focus: 

Ending Violence 
Against Women

Canada needs to address gender-based violence, with one in three Canadian women experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime and 44% reporting some form of intimate partner violence. This pervasive issue demands urgent action to support survivors, address root causes, and create a society where all individuals can live free from the threat of violence, regardless of their gender.

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Why it matters?

Gender-based violence has been a persistent and pervasive problem for Canadian women and girls. It not only causes immediate physical harm but also leads to long-term emotional distress, mental health issues, and in some cases, fatalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation, with 73% of women in crisis settings reporting an increase in domestic violence. Let us create a Canada where women and girls can live free from the constant threat of violence, allowing them to reach their potential without fear or discrimination.

Topic Details

Gender-based violence in Canada presents several critical challenges, including persistent societal norms that perpetuate inequality, underreporting of incidents, inadequate support services (especially in rural and remote areas), and intersectional factors that increase vulnerability for certain groups. From urban centers to remote communities, each region faces unique obstacles in addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Locale

Canada-wide

Challenges

- Persistent societal norms perpetuating gender inequality and violence
- Underreporting of incidents due to stigma, fear, or lack of trust in the justice system
- Inadequate support services, particularly in rural and remote areas
- Intersectional factors increasing vulnerability for certain groups
- Gaps in the legal system failing to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable
- Rise of technology-facilitated violence and online harassment

Goals

- 300 Focus Followers
- 300 UpVotes
- 150 Letters written!!!

Outcomes

- Increased funding and accessibility of support services for survivors
- Improved legal protections and justice outcomes for victims
- Enhanced public awareness and education on gender-based violence
- Reduced incidents of gender-based violence across all communities
- Greater engagement of men and boys as allies in prevention efforts

Resources

- Status of Women Canada - Gender-Based Violence
- Canadian Women's Foundation
- YWCA Canada

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