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Your organization could be eligible to receive support to install overdose prevention devices in your supportive housing buildings, emergency shelters or transition houses. Phase 2 applications now open. Deadline is April 5. Learn more▶️ ow.ly/uc4G50QW0sv @BC_Housing

In Canada, 71% of youth between 12 and 17 years old reported at least one instance of bullying within a period of one year. Let's put an end to the cycle of abuse and lift each other up this #PinkShirtDay. Visit ow.ly/Au6C50QIxQi #LiftEachOtherUp

Today marks the beginning of #BHM2024. This year, Canada's theme is "Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build." To learn more, visit: canada.ca/en/canadian-he… #BHM2024 #BCSTH

Today is #BellLetsTalkDay, a day to raise awareness & combat stigma surrounding mental illness in Canada. To learn more on how you can to action to create real change in mental health visit: letstalk.bell.ca #bellletstalkday #BCSTH

"Only three of B.C.’s 29 human trafficking cases in 2022 led to charges, the lowest rate since 2010, when no human trafficking cases resulted in charges." vancouversun.com/news/local-new…

"MacDougall said that if the province is serious about reducing rates of partner violence, it needs to look outside the criminal legal system, and prioritize both funding and service provision for prevention and victims." globalnews.ca/news/10204690/…

Listen to our latest podcast episode where we are joined by Rhiannon Wong, project manager for @endvawnetwork's Technology Safety Canada project, to talk about technology-facilitated gender-based violence: bit.ly/3vgwheq #InCanada #In2023

Warmest holiday wishes and Happy New Year from the BCSTH team! Please note that the BCSTH Office will be closed from December 25- January 1, reopening on January 2, 2024. Happy Holidays and we'll see you in 2024!

RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCEMENT🏆: Introducing the 2023 C2 and Reach awardees who are co-creating and disseminating #healthresearch evidence to increase its impact on #health and healthcare in BC. healthresearchbc.ca/news_article/c… @HlthResearchBC @UNBC @Fraserhealth @TrinityWestern @uvic @UBC

PRESS RELEASE: The Governments of Canada and British Columbia sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence canada.ca/en/women-gende…

"BCSTH and its membership stand in partnership and solidarity with the B.C. government to build a province and world where all survivors and their families thrive and GBV is no longer a daily reality.” Read the full press release: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023F…

Invest in women-centered housing. Violence is the leading cause of women's homelessness but too many women are forced to choose between safety & shelter due to a lack of affordable, appropriate, long-term housing. #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse #InternationalHumanRightsDay #BCSTH

Invest in safe and reliable transportation for women. Secure transit options help to create a community where women can travel easily and without fear, ensuring they do not have to stay in violent situations. bcsth.ca/project/bcsth-… #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse #BCSTH

In 2022, the gov't of Canada released its National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (NAP). Anti-violence experts created a “Roadmap” to keep it on track. To save lives, gov't needs to keep it a priority. nationalactionplan.ca #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse

GBV must end. Canada even released a National Action Plan (NAP) to end it. But the NAP has a few problems- it's a plan w/out Action Steps, Timelines, Assigned Roles. For the plan to work we need to follow the Roadmap. nationalactionplan.com #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse

This National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, #BCSTH remembers the 14 women murdered in 1989 at École Polytechnique because they were women. Take a stand against the violence that occurs to women worldwide at the hands of men. #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse

Help make it happen for Voice Male: Pro-Feminist Men's Magazine Est. 1983 on @indiegogo igg.me/p/2864004/twtr

UBCO Health & Exercise Sciences are conducting a study w/ women who are survivors of IPV who were seen by paramedics for violence-caused reasons. The project goal is to characterize the survivor experience to drive positive change in the care provided to survivors by paramedics.

Canada's National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (NAP) doesn't say Femicide! If the NAP doesn't say Femicide then Canada isn't acknowledging that 150 murders of women in 2022 were related to their gender. #CallitFemicide #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse #BCSTH

Invest in legal education and access for women. Legal education empowers women to understand their rights and how to access relief through the legal system that can protect them from violence. Find #BCSTH's Legal Toolkit @ bcsth.ca/wp-content/upl… #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse