On International Women’s Day, DAWN Canada Board member Caitlin Salvino receives a Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case
During a virtual ceremony on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, DAWN Canada Board member Caitlin Salvino was presented with a Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth.
These awards recognize Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality. They were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case.
DAWN Canada staff and Board of Directors congratulate Caitlin for this prestigious award and for her exceptional work.
About Caitlin Salvino
Caitlin Salvino is a passionate intersectional feminist advocate who used her knowledge of the law to help change and update campus sexual violence policies across Canada.
She believes the intersectional feminist movement can only progress if it is accessible to women, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals, including those who live with disabilities.
