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Statement from Minister McLean on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
November 27, 2023
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign.
Statement from the Minister McPhee and Minister McLean on Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2023
Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate issue a statement for Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Minister’s Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity is recruiting new members
November 17, 2023
Minister’s Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity is recruiting new members.
Second Annual Accountability Forum on Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy concludes in Whitehorse
October 19, 2023
Second annual accountability forum on MMIWG2S+ wraps up in Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada announce the signing of a bilateral funding agreement on the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
October 11, 2023
The Governments of Canada and Yukon sign a bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence.
Statement from Minister of Education and the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on Gender Equality Week
September 18, 2023
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for Gender Equality Week.
2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners, allies and government service providers encouraged to participate in survey on Inclusion Action Plan
September 13, 2023
Are you a 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoner or an ally? Participate in the Yukon government survey on progress on its Inclusion Action Plan.
Recipients announced for the 2023-24 intake of the Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women Fund
August 18, 2023
Yukon government announces recipients of funding for the 2023-24 intake of Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women Fund.
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Jeanie McLean and Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on Pride celebrations in the Yukon
August 4, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Jeanie McLean and Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued a joint statement to recognize Pride Season celebrations in the Yukon.
Statement from the Minister Responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on the annual meeting of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
August 3, 2023
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement to mark the annual meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women.