Alberta launches 10-year gender-based violence prevention strategy

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:21 pm

Alberta’s government has unveiled an ambitious 10-year roadmap aimed squarely at ending gender-based violence. The strategy, comprising over a hundred initiatives, is set to enhance awareness, advance prevention, and boost early interventions and support for survivors in a proactive bid to tackle this persistent societal challenge.

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

Alberta has the third-highest rate of gender-related homicides in Canada

globalnews.ca / Alberta government releases 10-year plan to end gender-based violence

Alberta has the third-highest rate of gender-related homicides in Canada.

thestar.com / Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

EDMONTON - Alberta’s government has unveiled a 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence that outlines more than 100 initiatives aimed at awareness, prevention, intervention and long-term support for survivors.

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta unveils 10-year strategy to tackle gender-based violence

Alberta has announced its 10 year strategy to tackle gender-based violence which it said would emphasize prevention and early intervention.

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