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Statement from Deputy Premier McLean on observing Red Dress Day on May 5
Deputy Premier encourages Yukoners to observe Red Dress Day on Sunday, May 5th.
Statement from the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ People on the coroner’s inquest
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ acknowledges closing of Coroner’s Inquest.
Statement from Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners
Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement on support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners.
Statement from Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate McLean and Health and Social Services Minister McPhee on Transgender Day of Visibility
Ministers issued a statement for the Transgender Day of Visibility encouraging Yukoners to step up as allies and support transgender people’s fight for equality.
Statement from Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate McLean on proclamation of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Awareness to Celebration Day in the Yukon
Minister Jeanie McLean recognizes the inaugural Two-Spirit Day in the Yukon
Local businesses become newest signatories to Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ strategy
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
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
The Government of Yukon Women and Gender Equity Directorate announces the recipients receiving funding through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Statement from Minister McLean and Minister McPhee on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Minister McLean and Minister McPhee have issued a statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Statement from Minister McLean on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
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.