Improving Supports for Francophone Victims of Violence
Ontario is helping Francophone women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence access effective support services in their own language.
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Statement by Minister Broten on International Women's Day
Today, Laurel Broten, Minister Responsible for Women's Issues, released the following statement in recognition of International Women's Day:
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Helping Women Entrepreneurs Succeed
Ontario is helping over 800 low-income women build and grow their own businesses.
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Statement by Minister Broten on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today, Laurel Broten, Minister Responsible for Women's Issues, released the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:
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Statement by Minister Broten on Woman Abuse Prevention Month
"It is every woman's fundamental right to live free from violence. Yet, violence against women and girls remains a serious issue that cuts across socio-economic and ethnic groups in every region and every country. This violence can rob a woman of her health, her dignity and the confidence to realize her full potential.
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Statement by Minister Broten on International Day of the Girl
"On Dec. 19, 2011, the United Nations proclaimed today, October 11, International Day of the Girl to recognize the importance of girls' basic rights.
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Helping Women Gain New Skills To Get Jobs
Ontario is helping about 350 low-income women gain new skills to get jobs in today's growing economy.
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Expanding Support For Survivors Of Sexual Violence
Ontario is helping about 1,000 more women a year who are victims of sexual violence get access to social, health care and legal services in their own languages.
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Taking Action Against Sexual Violence
Ontario is taking important next steps to make the province safer for all women.
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More Help For Victims of Violence in Ontario
Ontario is helping Francophone women who are victims of violence by expanding training for the front-line service providers who work with them.
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Empowering Abused Women Through Job Training
Ontario is helping women in Sarnia and Lambton County who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence to get training that leads to jobs and greater economic security.
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Training Programs Help Women Get Jobs
Ontario is helping low-income women in Kitchener-Waterloo get jobs in high demand areas of trades and information technology.
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Supporting victims of woman abuse
Ontario is supporting victims of domestic violence by providing funding aimed at improving the coordination among the many agencies that serve them.
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Preventing domestic violence in Aboriginal communities
Ontario is launching a new campaign to help Aboriginal communities take action on domestic violence.