March 15, 2017
Women with disabilities in Canada are the poorest and most economically excluded group, particularly when intersecting with identities such as being mothers, seniors, or racialized. In this brief prepared for the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in Canada (FEWO), DAWN Canada calls for an equity-first approach in addressing economic security, emphasizing the need for accurate data and long-term strategies that include policy and fiscal commitments to support this vulnerable population.
Women with disabilities in Canada are the poorest and most economically excluded group, particularly when intersecting with identities such as being mothers, seniors, or racialized. In this brief prepared for the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in Canada (FEWO), DAWN Canada calls for an equity-first approach in addressing economic security, emphasizing the need for accurate data and long-term strategies that include policy and fiscal commitments to support this vulnerable population.
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The Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing report by DAWN Canada addresses the significant challenges women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities face in accessing affordable, accessible, and safe housing. The report highlights the systemic barriers exacerbated by the financialization of housing and the housing affordability crisis, which disproportionately impact marginalized communities. It also examines the intersection of housing with gender-based violence, renovictions, and inadequate housing stock for people with disabilities. Key recommendations include policy reforms, accessibility mandates, and sustained funding to ensure housing solutions that meet the needs of diverse individuals with disabilities.
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The intersection of disability, gender-based violence, race, and human trafficking is underrecognized in Canadian anti-trafficking strategies. In this parliamentary brief, DAWN Canada emphasizes the need to address the specific vulnerabilities faced by women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities, as their marginalization increases their risk of exploitation and trafficking.
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In this brief, DAWN Canada highlights that mental health is a critical issue for young women and girls, particularly those from racialized and marginalized communities, who face stigma, disparities in treatment, and barriers to accessing resources. The dominant Eurocentric, bio-medical model fails to account for cultural differences and systemic inequalities, further disadvantaging these vulnerable groups.
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In this brief, DAWN Canada highlights that mental health is a critical issue for young women and girls, particularly those from racialized and marginalized communities, who face stigma, disparities in treatment, and barriers to accessing resources. The dominant Eurocentric, bio-medical model fails to account for cultural differences and systemic inequalities, further disadvantaging these vulnerable groups.
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