The Manitoba and federal governments on Monday announced a total of more than $12.5 million in funding to combat gender-based violence.
The $6.35 million in provincial funding and $6.2 million in federal funding will support 19 community initiatives across the province. The funding agreement is part of the second year of a 10-year national action plan.
“We need to put a stop to gender-based violence in our homes and communities and make sure survivors have the supports they need,” Manitoba Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine said in a news release.
“We are taking action to ensure there are more supports for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, working with communities to break cycles of violence, and supporting Indigenous-led and community-informed approaches to address gender-based violence across Manitoba.”
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