The Women and Gender Equity Directorate is a Government of Yukon department that works to advance equitable economic, legal and social outcomes of all genders and sexual orientations. Our team also works to advance the integration of intersectional considerations throughout government. We do this by conducting research and analysis, leading inter-departmental projects, and providing financial support to organizations that advance equity of genders and sexual orientations.
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Local businesses become newest signatories to Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ strategy
March 11, 2024
Yukon women in business join Deputy Premier and Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ members to sign Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ strategy.
Statement from Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2024
Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for International Women’s Day.
Government of Yukon announces funding recipients under the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
March 6, 2024
The Government of Yukon Women and Gender Equity Directorate announces the recipients receiving funding through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
The Government of Yukon is working to improve services to LGBTQ2S+ communities
January 27, 2022
Minister responsible
Jeanie McLean
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Email:
jeanie.mclean@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-393-7492
Fax number :
867-393-7135
Women and Gender Equity Directorate provides support and public education on gender equality, health and gender based violence prevention. We work with gender equality seeking groups and non-government organizations to create a more inclusive Yukon.
Email:
wged@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3030
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