Quebec launches a call for projects to fight homophobia and transphobia
The Minister of Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, on Saturday morning invited non-profit organizations to submit their projects by December 18.
Share November 14, 2020 1:58 p.m. Updated at 2:00 p.m. Share Quebec launches a call for projects to fight homophobia and transphobia The Canadian Press MONTREAL – The government of Quebec is launching a call for projects to fight discrimination in the LGBTQ community , especially with regard to sexual violence.
The Minister of Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, on Saturday morning invited non-profit organizations to submit their projects by December 18.
The maximum funding that will be awarded will be $ 50,000, for initiatives that may extend over a period of up to 12 months.
This year, the ministry will focus on projects on the prevention of sexual violence in the community, and the training of interveners to help victims of this violence. Initiatives on intimate violence in the community will also be particularly targeted.
The government is also looking for projects on indigenous LGBTQ or two-spirit people, the fight against discrimination against LGBTQ people in the regions and on the reality of intersex people.
“This ninth call for projects of the program will make it possible to materialize initiatives adapted to the needs of people from sexual and gender minorities. I take this opportunity to highlight the work and involvement of LGBTQ organizations, which are all the more essential at this time, ”Minister Jolin-Barrette said in a press release.
The work and involvement of organizations is essential, especially at this time. The call for projects launched today will enable initiatives adapted to the needs of people from sexual and gender minorities to materialize.
Details: https://t.co/vb7OfhfLym #polqc– Simon Jolin-Barrette (@SJB_CAQ) November 14, 2020
