Women Living in Poverty in Canada
Why is it important to end gendered poverty?
1) Women's safety
2) It helps children and breaks inter-generational cycles of poverty
What are 5 tools to end poverty?
1) Quality Education
2) Access to Healthcare
3) Water and Sanitation
4) Economic Security
5) Child Participation - children learn their rights and take active roles within their community
Why is girls' empowerment urgent?
1) To reduce sexual assault and other forms of violence
2) To help with mental health and confidence
3) To reduce negative stereotyping and sexualization
Why are women in Canada vulnerable to poverty?
Higher burden of unpaid work
On average, women spend 50% more time on unpaid work – including chores, household shopping, childcare, and elder care – than men, according to a 2017 Statistics Canada report.
What are some of the poverty rates of women in Canada?
(3) Quebec, Alberta, Ontario, and Yukon recorded child poverty rates below the national average
What can you do to help end poverty?
1) Sponsor a child
2) Sponsor a community
3) Sponsor a project
4) Advocate
5) Volunteer
How does poverty impact diverse women and gender-diverse people in Canada?
1) Lack of housing and supports that are specific to the needs of diverse women and gender-diverse people.
2) There are gaps between the services and policies of the homelessness sector and the gender-based violence sector, which means that people can fall through the cracks. Homeless women and gender-diverse people are uniquely at risk of abuse and assault or returning to situations of abuse, which can perpetuate the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
How can poverty affect a child's development?
Children who experience poverty have an increased likelihood, extending into adulthood, for numerous chronic illnesses, and for a shortened life expectancy.
How Can You Help Fight Poverty Issues in Your Community?
1) Challenge ideas and assumptions
2) Create awareness/get informed
3) Donate time and find volunteer opportunities
4) Attend demonstrations or rallies to increase awareness