Empowering Inuit Women in Leadership: an environmental scan and needs assessment

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality. This 6-month project will address gendered-based violence against Inuit women by supporting the advancement of equitable opportunities that promote success and safety of Inuit women. The project will develop a solutions-based approach with a focus on the advancement of Inuit women's leadership. This will include activities such as a needs assessment, environmental scans, scoping and recommendations to increase Inuit women's leadership and advancement of safety in leadership roles. Using a gender-based analysis plus lens, Pauktuutit will undertake an assessment that outlines gaps, barriers, and opportunities to increasing participation of Inuit women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles. The assessment will be informed by available research and data, engagement with community members and other relevant stakeholders. Ultimately, this project aims to increase the capacity and strengthen GBV prevention programming and supports, for Inuit women (including urban) and will directly impact Inuit women's ability to address their core safety needs when experiencing violence.

Eligibility

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.