Women's Advocacy Gets Parliament Committee Nod

On April 17, 2007, the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women released its seventeenth report, urging the federal government to support advocacy groups that address the challenges women face, particularly in regards to economic insecurity and poverty.

Supporting and promoting women’s equality, working towards the fullparticipation of women in Canadian society and addressing the issues ofviolence towards women and girls were also identified as areas requiring funding.

LINK: Full Report

LINK: FAFIA