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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Latest news
Statement from Minister McLean and Minister McPhee on Pride celebrations in the Yukon
July 5, 2024
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate and Minister of Health and Social Services have issued a statement on Pride celebrations in the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon is working to improve services to LGBTQ2S+ communities
June 17, 2024
Statement from the Yukon Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate on the importance of the SOGI Policy
June 12, 2024
Minister McLean has issued a statement on the Importance of the SOGI Policy
Statement from the Yukon Advisory Committee on 5th anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
June 3, 2024
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ marks 5th year anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People
Minister responsible
Jeanie McLean
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
[email protected]
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:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-3030
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