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| Title | Description | Type | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than a Footnote : Policy Forum Summary Report 2022 | The More than a Footnote Policy Forum Report, based on an Policy Forum of the same name hosted by DAWN Canada in December 2022, captures the outcomes of discussions on critical policy issues affecting marginalized communities. With over 100 participants, the forum addressed topics such as livelihoods, housing, gender-based violence, and Canada's international assistance. The report highlights key policy gaps and presents valuable insights and recommendations for addressing these issues, emphasizing potential avenues for meaningful change. | Report | Social Determinants of Health |
| More Than A Footnote: A Research Report on Women and Girls with Disabilities in Canada | Women and girls with disabilities face distinct challenges that require tailored approaches in research, education, policy, and practice. This report, crafted by DAWN Canada, aims to better understand the key issues affecting this population. It summarizes findings from literature, policymakers, community resources, activists, and partner organizations, offering insights for addressing these challenges. | Report | Social Determinants of Health |
| More Than A Footnote: Canada Human Rights and Treaty Obligations | While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies. | Infographic | Social Determinants of Health |
| More Than A Footnote: Gaps in Current Policies and Programs | While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies. | Infographic | Social Determinants of Health |
| Rooting Resilience: A Needs Assessment about Women with Disabilities, Gender-Based violence, and the Potential of Peer Support Services | Women and girls with disabilities experience gender-based violence at disproportionately high rates, facing unique barriers in accessing services. DAWN Canada highlights the potential of peer support models, which can be adapted to meet their specific needs. This needs assessment emphasizes the importance of intersectional, trauma-informed, and grassroots approaches, grounded in lived experiences, as existing literature often overlooks or simplifies the diverse realities of women with disabilities. | Report | Social Determinants of Health |
| Rooting Resilience: Women, Girls, and Non-binary people with Disabilities and the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: A beginning | DAWN Canada consulted with subject matter experts to provide recommendations for Canada’s National Action Plan to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV), focusing on gaps related to women, girls, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals with disabilities. The report emphasizes the need for intersectional, cross-disability approaches to GBV prevention, support, and justice, while recognizing the ongoing challenges in fully centering disability in GBV discussions. This report is a first step toward fostering collaboration and stronger frameworks for accessibility and inclusivity in future work. | Report | Social Determinants of Health |
