Rio Tinto renews support for prevention of gender-based violence across Canada
06 Diciembre 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against
Women and as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based
Violence, Rio Tinto is reinforcing its commitment to addressing
domestic and family violence by extending support to local
organisations across Canada. For the fifth consecutive year, Rio
Tinto is partnering with organisations that provide shelters,
counselling, education, training, and activities to help women,
children, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community rebuild their
lives.
This year, Rio Tinto is contributing $350,000 to support 14
organisations delivering essential services to those affected by
gender-based violence.
Executive Director of Rio Tinto Aluminium Quebec Operations
Stéphanie Gignac said: "Gender-based violence impacts all aspects
of society, and supporting survivors is vital to building safer and
stronger communities. At Rio Tinto, we are proud to partner with
organisations across Canada that offer life-changing resources to
women, children, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. As someone actively
involved in initiatives to advance opportunities for women, I
understand the importance of creating safe spaces—both in the
workplace and in our communities—to promote equality and
empowerment."
Since 2020, Rio Tinto has provided $1.935 million in funding for
this initiative in Canada only, delivering support to organisations
such as Centre de Solidarité Lesbienne.
Coordinator, Volunteer and Community Engagement Lead Aud
Langelier said: "Rio Tinto's donation will enable our organisation
to directly invest in the support services offered to our
communities, thereby concretely improving the lives of every
individual who visits the Centre de Solidarité Lesbienne (CSL). In
the 1990s, we founded our organisation with a focus on domestic
violence in lesbian relationships (we were known at the time as the
Groupe d’Intervention en Violence Conjugale chez les Lesbiennes).
Domestic violence in lesbian/lesboqueer relationships differs
significantly from that in heterosexual relationships, and this
donation will help reduce barriers to accessing tailored support
for our communities. It will allow us to provide more assistance to
our members and address our ever-growing waiting list."
Beyond community partnerships, Rio Tinto is dedicated to
creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all
employees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or
ethnicity. The findings from the Everyday Respect Progress Report
highlight persistent challenges in some areas, underscoring the
need for sustained effort to drive cultural change. While progress
is underway, Rio Tinto recognises that becoming an organisation
where every day is safe, respectful, and productive requires
ongoing commitment.
Rio Tinto also offers resources such as additional paid leave,
emergency housing, and financial support for employees affected by
gender-based violence, along with training programs to ensure
colleagues can respond effectively and provide support.
This year, Rio Tinto is partnering with the following 14
organisations:
- Centre de femmes du Pays Maria-Chapdelaine, Dolbeau-Mistassini,
Quebec
- Centre de femmes mieux-être de Jonquière, Jonquiere,
Quebec
- Centre de Solidarité Lesbienne, Montreal, Quebec
- Centre Femmes Aux 4 Vents, Sept-Iles, Quebec
- Centre Le Volet des Femmes, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec
- Hope Haven, Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador
- La maison d'hébergement Ashpikun, Matimekush-Lac John,
Quebec
- La Maison la Grande Ourse Montérégie, Sorel-Tracy, Quebec
- LOVE, Montreal, Quebec
- Native Women’s Association of the NWT, Yellowknife, Northwest
Territories
- Omineca Safe Home Society, Vanderhoof, British-Columbia
- Puakuteu Comité des femmes de Mashteuiatsh, Mashteuiatsh,
Quebec
- Regroupement Mamit Innuat Inc., Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec
- Tamitik Status of Women, Kitimat, British-Columbia
Notes to editors
Recognizing domestic violence is critical and can help save a
life. If someone shares that they have been experiencing domestic
violence, it is important to find a way to help that is safe and
respectful. Resources on how to help people going through domestic
violence can be found here.
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