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May 23, 2007

The Government of Canada Supports Project to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls from Durham

PICKERING, Ontario, May 23, 2007 -- The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, today announced funding of $50,000 to the Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre (WMRCC) of Durham, to increase immigrant and racialized women's knowledge on issues of violence.

"Through its Women's Empowerment Programs, the Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham is making a difference in the lives of women, especially young women, through violence prevention that enables them to more fully participate in the cultural and social life of Durham, Minister Oda said. "The Government of Canada is proud to fund this initiative, which builds on the Centre's record of excellence in providing over a decade of culturally sensitive support to immigrant and racialized women."

Ms. Rosemary Twyman, WMRCC of Durham Board Chair, said, "This project will directly engage some 225 women through public education, workshops and media, and reach out to over 100 women and young women who face social and cultural barriers."

Based in Pickering, Ontario, WMRCC of Durham aims to reduce violence against women, among young women and families from diverse communities through public education and direct services. Founded in 1993, the organization has been working closely with various institutions and community agencies to create more accessible services for women and families from diverse communities.

Status of Women Canada is a federal government agency working to promote the full participation of women in the economic, social and cultural life of Canada.

For more information, visit the website at http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/.

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For more information, please contact:

Véronique Bruneau
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women
(819) 997-7788

Nanci-Jean Waugh
Director of Communications
Status of Women Canada
(613) 995-7839

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