Call for projects to promote equality between women and men

Isabelle Charest, MNA for Brome-missisquoi and Minister responsible for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, has launched a call for projects related to equality between women and men.

To reinforce the impact of equality initiatives, each project can receive up to $ 150,000 in financial assistance for a one-year project or $ 300,000 for projects lasting two years.

"I invite non-profit organizations, including women's groups, municipalities, band councils, aboriginal communities sponsored by an eligible organization, and organizations from the health and

social services network and education to develop and propose innovative projects. Quebec is at the forefront in many areas, and I know that organizations in the community are brimming with good ideas to help achieve equality in all spheres of our society. Let's be ambitious!"

commented Charest, in a recent press release.

The call for projects is part of the implementation of the Government Strategy for Equality between Women and Men by 2021.

Launched on June 29, 2017, the Equality Strategy reflects the Québec government's commitment to promoting equality between women and men. It includes 59 actions aimed at reducing persistent inequalities so that women and men can benefit from equal conditions in order to exercise their rights and fully exploit their potential.

The 2019-2020 edition of the Equal Opportunities Call has two components: Component 1 - Support for Local and Regional Projects and Component 2 - Support for provincewide Projects.

The deadline to submit a project is July 5, 2019.

Projects focusing on the creation of diversified partnerships and integrating an intersectional dimension will be prioritized.

The submitted projects must correspond to one of the following five orientations of the Strategy:

equal socialization and education, without gender stereotypes and sexism; women's economic empowerment; equitable sharing of family responsibilities and a better balance between family, professional, student, social and political life;

a gendered approach to health and well-being; parity in decision-making places.

The information guide and the form required to submit a project are available on the website of the Secretariat for the Status of Women: http://www.scf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id= 327.