Women's Directorate

Government launches anti-violence social marketing campaign
March 27, 2012 - A new social marketing campaign aims to change attitudes and behaviour toward violence against women and girls.

Government commits $4.5 million towards second stage housing
March 6, 2012 - Transitional housing to be built in Whitehorse for women and children escaping abuse.

Government commits to second stage housing
July 6, 2011 - Yukon government commits $1 million for second stage housing project.

Prevention of violence against Aboriginal women funding announced
March 28, 2011 - Projects to prevent violence against Aboriginal women, designed and delivered by Aboriginal women to meet the needs of their communities, received funding from the Yukon government.

Funding aimed at preventing violence against Aboriginal women
August 20, 2010 - Six organizations to receive funds to help tackle violence against Aboriginal women.

Three-year funding helps achieve equality for women
August 2, 2010 - The 2010-13 Women’s Equality Funding Program provides funding to nine organizations.

Leadership, education and wellness opportunities for Yukon Aboriginal women
June 30, 2010 - Yukon Aboriginal women to deliver projects to further equality

French language Women’s Directorate website now online
May 14, 2010 - Francophones can access information about services and programs for women.

Funding enhancements advance work on gender equity
January 28, 2010 - Yukon organizations working on behalf of women receive long-term funding.

Women’s History Month Poster Celebrates Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council
October 21, 2009

Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women
October 6, 2009

Violence Prevention Video Available Through YouTube
August 18, 2009

Launch of ‘Protect Yourself, Protect Your Drink’ Campaign
May 21, 2009

Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women Meetings Conclude in Winnipeg
April 9, 2009

Funding for Violence Prevention Doubled
March 9, 2009

Women’s History Month Poster Celebrates Yukon Women’s Mini-Bus Society
October 16, 2008

Annual Women’s Forum Focuses on Leadership
October 2, 2008

National Aboriginal Women's Summit in Yellowknife Concludes
July 31, 2008