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Toronto/CMEDIA: Ontario is observing October as Women’s History Month to honor the contributions that women have made to their families, communities, and workplaces across the province, a news release said.
Besides providing an incredible source of inspiration for the next generation of women and girls to challenge the status quo, these women are also advancing gender equality, and making Ontario a better place to live, work, and play for generations to come, Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity said in a statement today.
This year’s theme ‘Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women‘, recognizes the contributions of women from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous, Francophone, racialized, rural, immigrant, and disabled women, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals.
With their unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives, women enrich Ontario every day in innovating in the science and technology sectors, starting and running their own businesses, building homes for young families, educating the next generation of leaders, growing our food, or caring for our most vulnerable by their full participation to our province’s present, and future.
“Our government is taking action…including supporting affordable child care options, increasing exposure to STEM and skilled trades at an earlier age, making workplaces safer, and offering targeted training, skills development, and employment opportunities for women experiencing social and economic barriers…especially in sectors where they have been traditionally underrepresented…Let’s continue working together to pave the way for more women and girls to achieve the success they deserve – and make history in Ontario,” Charmaine was reported saying.
