Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

Alberta’s government has unveiled a 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence that outlines more than 100 initiatives aimed at awareness, prevention, intervention and long-term support for survivors.Status of Women Minister Tanya Fir says it’s a comprehensive plan to help co-ordinate provincewide efforts and will aim to address the root causes, including financial insecurity.As part of that strategy, she’s committing to supporting Indigenous-led solutions, and to reporting annually on rates of gender-based violence in the province as soon as next year.