Gender-based violence

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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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Gender-based Violence Program
Intimate partner violence
National Action Plan to End Gender-Based violence

About 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

Engaging men and boys

Learn about the importance of engaging men and boys in the prevention of 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

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

Discover stories, insights, and ideas driving gender equality here in Canada. Dive into conversations that matter and see how action, knowledge, and community are shaping our future

“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