Trudeau’s $400 million international COVID-19 plan is feminist — but is it enough?

Author Brennan Doherty
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced $400 million in COVID-19 related humanitarian aid, but sector leaders say more must be done

Why It Matters

Women and girls are leading the charge on COVID-19 response efforts around the world. Yet many women around the world are seeing an alarming rise in domestic violence. Canada has earmarked $400 million towards humanitarian aid with a focus on women — a move INGO sector advocates say is hugely important.

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