3 Ways the Canadian Justice System is Failing Women (& How We Address It)

Author Marja Monteiro
How national women's organizations are tackling three pressing issues.

Why It Matters

As cultural perspectives shift, so do a country's expectations of its governance and systems — so it's not entirely surprising that in July, Canada’s federal government announced nearly $2 million in funding to help advance gender equality in Canada’s justice system. But exactly where is that inequality showing up most, and how are national women’s organizations tackling these issues?

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