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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Indigenous Sociology
- Urban Housing
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative
1, record 1, English, Indigenous%20Shelter%20and%20Transitional%20Housing%20Initiative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ISTHI 2, record 1, English, ISTHI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative supports the construction of a minimum of 38 shelters and 50 transitional homes across Canada. This includes in urban areas and the North. It [is] focused on Indigenous people escaping gender-based violence... 3, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20Shelter%20and%20Transitional%20Housing%20Initiative
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 4, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20Shelter%20and%20Transitional%20Housing%20Initiative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de maisons d'hébergement et de logements de transition pour les Autochtones
1, record 1, French, Initiative%20de%20maisons%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%20et%20de%20logements%20de%20transition%20pour%20les%20Autochtones
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMHLTA 2, record 1, French, IMHLTA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative de maisons d'hébergement et de logements de transition pour les Autochtones soutient la construction d'au moins 38 maisons d'hébergements et 50 ensembles de logements de transition partout au Canada, tant [dans] les régions urbaines que nordiques. L'initiative est axée sur les personnes autochtones qui fuient la violence fondée sur le sexe […] 3, record 1, French, - Initiative%20de%20maisons%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%20et%20de%20logements%20de%20transition%20pour%20les%20Autochtones
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement. 4, record 1, French, - Initiative%20de%20maisons%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%20et%20de%20logements%20de%20transition%20pour%20les%20Autochtones
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
- Employment Benefits
- Real Estate
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
1, record 2, English, Canada%20Housing%20Benefit%20for%20Survivors%20of%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada Housing Benefit for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence is an enhancement to the existing Canada Housing Benefit... specifically to offer financial assistance for low-income women and children escaping violence. 1, record 2, English, - Canada%20Housing%20Benefit%20for%20Survivors%20of%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
- Avantages sociaux
- Immobilier
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Allocation canadienne pour le logement destinée aux personnes ayant survécu à la violence fondée sur le sexe
1, record 2, French, Allocation%20canadienne%20pour%20le%20logement%20destin%C3%A9e%20aux%20personnes%20ayant%20surv%C3%A9cu%20%C3%A0%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Allocation canadienne pour le logement destinée aux personnes ayant survécu à la violence fondée sur le sexe est une amélioration de l'Allocation canadienne pour le logement existante. [Cette allocation sert] précisément à offrir une aide financière aux femmes à faible revenu et aux enfants qui fuient la violence. 1, record 2, French, - Allocation%20canadienne%20pour%20le%20logement%20destin%C3%A9e%20aux%20personnes%20ayant%20surv%C3%A9cu%20%C3%A0%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gender-based violence
1, record 3, English, gender%2Dbased%20violence
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GBV 2, record 3, English, GBV
correct, noun
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gender violence 3, record 3, English, gender%20violence
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gender-based violence refers to any type of harm that is perpetrated against a person or group of people because of their factual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 4, record 3, English, - gender%2Dbased%20violence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gender-based violence can be sexual, physical, verbal, psychological(emotional), or socio-economic and it can take many forms, from verbal violence and hate speech on the Internet, to rape or murder. 4, record 3, English, - gender%2Dbased%20violence
Record 3, Key term(s)
- gender based violence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- violence fondée sur le sexe
1, record 3, French, violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- VFS 2, record 3, French, VFS
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- violence sexiste 3, record 3, French, violence%20sexiste
correct, feminine noun
- violence fondée sur le genre 4, record 3, French, violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre
correct, feminine noun
- violence basée sur le genre 5, record 3, French, violence%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre
correct, feminine noun
- violence de genre 6, record 3, French, violence%20de%20genre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La violence fondée sur le genre désigne tout type d'acte préjudiciable perpétré contre une personne ou un groupe de personnes en raison de leur sexe, de leur genre, de leur orientation sexuelle et/ou de leur identité de genre, réels ou perçus. 7, record 3, French, - violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La violence fondée sur le genre peut être de nature sexuelle, physique, verbale, psychologique (émotionnelle) ou socioéconomique, et prendre de nombreuses formes, depuis la violence verbale et le discours de haine sur internet jusqu'au viol ou au meurtre. 7, record 3, French, - violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- violencia de género
1, record 3, Spanish, violencia%20de%20g%C3%A9nero
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
- Social Problems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse
1, record 4, English, Research%20and%20Education%20for%20Solutions%20to%20Violence%20and%20Abuse
correct, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RESOLVE 1, record 4, English, RESOLVE
correct, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse(RESOLVE) is a tri-prairie, community-based research network that engages in research and education aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of family/gender-based violence, including violence against women and girls. Our three centres are located at the University of Manitoba(including administrative centre), University of Calgary and the University of Saskatchewan. 1, record 4, English, - Research%20and%20Education%20for%20Solutions%20to%20Violence%20and%20Abuse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse
1, record 4, French, Research%20and%20Education%20for%20Solutions%20to%20Violence%20and%20Abuse
correct, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- RESOLVE 1, record 4, French, RESOLVE
correct, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Social Problems
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Gender-Based Violence Program
1, record 5, English, Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20Program
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Program is population-specific, and its objective is to support organizations working in the GBV [gender-based violence] sector in developing and implementing promising practices to address gaps in supports for Indigenous and underserved groups of survivors in Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20Program
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Gender-Based Violence Programme
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de financement de la lutte contre la violence fondée sur le sexe
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20financement%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme cible des populations particulières et il a pour but d'aider les organismes luttant contre la VFS [violence fondée sur le sexe] à concevoir et mettre en œuvre des pratiques prometteuses afin de combler les lacunes dans le soutien aux Autochtones et aux populations sous-desservies au Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20financement%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-08-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Psychology
- Sociology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
1, record 6, English, National%20Action%20Plan%20to%20End%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence : action plan announced in the 2021 federal budget. 2, record 6, English, - National%20Action%20Plan%20to%20End%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Psychologie
- Sociologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action national pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le genre
1, record 6, French, Plan%20d%27action%20national%20pour%20mettre%20fin%20%C3%A0%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plan d'action national pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le genre : plan d'action annoncé dans le budget fédéral de 2021. 2, record 6, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20national%20pour%20mettre%20fin%20%C3%A0%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas nacionales canadienses
- Psicología
- Sociología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Plan de Acción Nacional para Acabar con la Violencia de Género
1, record 6, Spanish, Plan%20de%20Acci%C3%B3n%20Nacional%20para%20Acabar%20con%20la%20Violencia%20de%20G%C3%A9nero
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2022-12-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Social Movements
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
1, record 7, English, 16%20Days%20of%20Activism%20Against%20Gender%2Dbased%20Violence
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence 2, record 7, English, 16%20Days%20of%20Activism%20Against%20Gender%20Violence
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and goes until December 10, the Human Rights Day. This campaign started in 1991 to call out and speak up on gender-based violence, and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. 1, record 7, English, - 16%20Days%20of%20Activism%20Against%20Gender%2Dbased%20Violence
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
- Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- 16 jours d'activisme contre la violence fondée sur le sexe
1, record 7, French, 16%20jours%20d%27activisme%20contre%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- 16 jours d'activisme contre la violence faite aux femmes 2, record 7, French, 16%20jours%20d%27activisme%20contre%20la%20violence%20faite%20aux%20femmes
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les 16 jours d'activisme contre la violence fondée sur le sexe constituent une campagne internationale annuelle qui commence le 25 novembre, à l'occasion de la Journée internationale pour l'élimination de la violence à l'égard des femmes, et dure jusqu'au 10 décembre, soit lors de la Journée des droits de la personne. Cette campagne a débuté en 1991 pour s'élever contre la violence fondée sur le sexe et en parler, ainsi que pour renouveler notre engagement à mettre fin à la violence contre les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2ELGBTQI+. 1, record 7, French, - 16%20jours%20d%27activisme%20contre%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Seize jours d'activisme contre la violence faite aux femmes
- Seize jours d'activisme contre la violence fondée sur le sexe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2022-05-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
- Social Movements
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Moose Hide Campaign
1, record 8, English, Moose%20Hide%20Campaign
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing the moose hide pin signifies your commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in your life and speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. 1, record 8, English, - Moose%20Hide%20Campaign
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Campagne Moose Hide
1, record 8, French, Campagne%20Moose%20Hide
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Campagne Moose Hide est un mouvement populaire d'hommes et de garçons autochtones et non autochtones qui s'opposent publiquement à la violence faite aux femmes et aux enfants. Le port de l'épinglette de peau d'orignal (Moose Hide) symbolise notre engagement à honorer, respecter et protéger les femmes et les enfants qui sont dans nos vies et à dénoncer la violence fondée sur le sexe, ainsi que la violence familiale. 1, record 8, French, - Campagne%20Moose%20Hide
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2021-03-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gender-based sexual violence
1, record 9, English, gender%2Dbased%20sexual%20violence
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gender-based sexual violence is largely rooted in societal norms that perpetuate power differentials between men and women... 2, record 9, English, - gender%2Dbased%20sexual%20violence
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- violence sexuelle fondée sur le sexe
1, record 9, French, violence%20sexuelle%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- violence sexuelle fondée sur le genre 2, record 9, French, violence%20sexuelle%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre
correct, feminine noun
- violence sexuelle sexiste 3, record 9, French, violence%20sexuelle%20sexiste
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2020-07-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Emergency Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
1, record 10, English, Call%20to%20Action%20on%20Protection%20from%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20in%20Emergencies
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Lead by the European Union], the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies is a global initiative of governments and donors, international organisations and non-governmental organisations. Its aim is to drive change and foster accountability from the humanitarian system to address GBV [gender-based violence] from the earliest phases of a crisis. The initiative was launched in 2013 by the United Kingdom and Sweden. 2, record 10, English, - Call%20to%20Action%20on%20Protection%20from%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20in%20Emergencies
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Gestion des urgences
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Appel à l'action pour la protection contre la violence fondée sur le genre dans les situations d'urgence
1, record 10, French, Appel%20%C3%A0%20l%27action%20pour%20la%20protection%20contre%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre%20dans%20les%20situations%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Problemas sociales
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Llamamiento para la protección contra la violencia de género en las situaciones de emergencia
1, record 10, Spanish, Llamamiento%20para%20la%20protecci%C3%B3n%20contra%20la%20violencia%20de%20g%C3%A9nero%20en%20las%20situaciones%20de%20emergencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Unión Europea está liderando la iniciativa mundial "Llamamiento para la protección contra la violencia de género en las situaciones de emergencia", que reúne a cerca de 80 agentes de ayuda para fomentar la responsabilización a la hora de hacer frente a la violencia de género. 1, record 10, Spanish, - Llamamiento%20para%20la%20protecci%C3%B3n%20contra%20la%20violencia%20de%20g%C3%A9nero%20en%20las%20situaciones%20de%20emergencia
Record 11 - internal organization data 2020-07-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Regional and Municipal Government Programs
- Social Problems
- Sociology of the Family
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women
1, record 11, English, Ottawa%20Coalition%20to%20End%20Violence%20Against%20Women
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- OCTEVAW 1, record 11, English, OCTEVAW
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women works to bring a gender-based violence(GBV) lens to aspects of everyday life where we can help prevent and address violence. 1, record 11, English, - Ottawa%20Coalition%20to%20End%20Violence%20Against%20Women
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements régionaux ou municipaux
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Coalition d’Ottawa contre la violence faite aux femmes
1, record 11, French, Coalition%20d%26rsquo%3BOttawa%20contre%20la%20violence%20faite%20aux%20femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- COCVFF 1, record 11, French, COCVFF
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Coalition d’Ottawa contre la violence faite aux femmes travaille à prévenir et contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe partout où elle le peut, ce qui implique d’abord de mettre cette violence en lumière dans les différents aspects de la vie quotidienne ... 1, record 11, French, - Coalition%20d%26rsquo%3BOttawa%20contre%20la%20violence%20faite%20aux%20femmes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2020-04-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- War and Peace (International Law)
- Military Law
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence
1, record 12, English, conflict%2Drelated%20sexual%20and%20gender%2Dbased%20violence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- conflict-related SGBV 1, record 12, English, conflict%2Drelated%20SGBV
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any sexual and/or gender-based violence against an individual or group of individuals, used or commissioned in relation to a crisis or an armed conflict. 1, record 12, English, - conflict%2Drelated%20sexual%20and%20gender%2Dbased%20violence
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence; conflict-related SGBV : terms and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 12, English, - conflict%2Drelated%20sexual%20and%20gender%2Dbased%20violence
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
- Droit militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- violence sexuelle et sexiste liée aux conflits
1, record 12, French, violence%20sexuelle%20et%20sexiste%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20conflits
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- VSS liée aux conflits 1, record 12, French, VSS%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20conflits
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- violence sexuelle et fondée sur le genre liée aux conflits 2, record 12, French, violence%20sexuelle%20et%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20conflits
correct, feminine noun
- violence sexuelle et fondée sur le genre en situation de conflit armé 3, record 12, French, violence%20sexuelle%20et%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20genre%20en%20situation%20de%20conflit%20arm%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute violence sexuelle ou basée sur le genre dirigée contre un individu ou un groupe d’individus, utilisée ou commanditée dans le contexte d’une crise ou d’un conflit armé. 1, record 12, French, - violence%20sexuelle%20et%20sexiste%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20conflits
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
violence sexuelle et sexiste liée aux conflits; VSS liée aux conflits : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 12, French, - violence%20sexuelle%20et%20sexiste%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20conflits
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2019-04-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Gender-Based Violence Knowledge Centre
1, record 13, English, Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20Knowledge%20Centre
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Gender-Based Violence Knowledge Centre... is the focal point of the Gender-Based Violence Strategy. The KC [knowledge centre] is responsible for coordination, data and research, reporting, and knowledge mobilization. 2, record 13, English, - Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20Knowledge%20Centre
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Status of Women Canada. 3, record 13, English, - Gender%2DBased%20Violence%20Knowledge%20Centre
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Gender-Based Violence Knowledge Center
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Droits et libertés
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Centre du savoir sur la violence fondée sur le sexe
1, record 13, French, Centre%20du%20savoir%20sur%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre du savoir sur la violence fondée sur le sexe [...] est le pivot de la Stratégie de lutte contre la violence fondée sur le sexe (VFS). Le centre est responsable de la coordination, de la collecte de données, de la recherche, de la préparation des rapports et de la mobilisation des connaissances. 1, record 13, French, - Centre%20du%20savoir%20sur%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Condition féminine Canada. 2, record 13, French, - Centre%20du%20savoir%20sur%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2018-06-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Social Problems
- Sociology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- barbaric cultural practice
1, record 14, English, barbaric%20cultural%20practice
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. Canada's openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, "honour killings, "female genital mutilation, forced marriage or other gender-based violence. Those guilty of these crimes are severely punished under Canada's criminal laws. 2, record 14, English, - barbaric%20cultural%20practice
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pratique culturelle barbare
1, record 14, French, pratique%20culturelle%20barbare
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Canada, les hommes et les femmes sont égaux devant la loi. L'ouverture et la générosité du Canada excluent les pratiques culturelles barbares qui tolèrent la violence conjugale, les «meurtres d'honneur», la mutilation sexuelle des femmes, les mariages forcés, la polygamie ou d'autres actes de violence fondée sur le sexe. Les personnes coupables de tels crimes sont sévèrement punies en vertu des lois pénales du Canada. 2, record 14, French, - pratique%20culturelle%20barbare
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pratique culturelle barbare: terme tiré du mini-lexique «Violence faite aux femmes» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 14, French, - pratique%20culturelle%20barbare
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2018-03-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Sociology of Women
- Social Problems
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- It's Time: Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
1, record 15, English, It%27s%20Time%3A%20Canada%27s%20Strategy%20to%20Prevent%20and%20Address%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence 2, record 15, English, Canada%27s%20Strategy%20to%20Prevent%20and%20Address%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
correct
- Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence 1, record 15, English, Strategy%20to%20Prevent%20and%20Address%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It's Time : Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence is the Government of Canada's response to gender-based violence(GBV). It builds on current federal initiatives, coordinates existing programs and lays the foundation for greater action on GBV. 1, record 15, English, - It%27s%20Time%3A%20Canada%27s%20Strategy%20to%20Prevent%20and%20Address%20Gender%2DBased%20Violence
Record 15, Key term(s)
- It's Time
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie des femmes
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Il est temps : Stratégie du Canada pour prévenir et contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe
1, record 15, French, Il%20est%20temps%20%3A%20Strat%C3%A9gie%20du%20Canada%20pour%20pr%C3%A9venir%20et%20contrer%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Stratégie du Canada pour prévenir et contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe 2, record 15, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20du%20Canada%20pour%20pr%C3%A9venir%20et%20contrer%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement fait face à la violence fondée sur le sexe (VFS) avec Il est temps : Stratégie du Canada pour prévenir et contrer la violence fondée sur le sexe. La stratégie s'inscrit dans la foulée des initiatives fédérales en cours en coordonnant les programmes existants et en posant les bases d'un train de mesures de plus grande envergure contre la VFS. 1, record 15, French, - Il%20est%20temps%20%3A%20Strat%C3%A9gie%20du%20Canada%20pour%20pr%C3%A9venir%20et%20contrer%20la%20violence%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20sexe
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Il est temps
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2015-12-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Slogans
- Sociology of Women
- Protection of Life
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- [number sign]EndViolence
1, record 16, English, %5Bnumber%20sign%5DEndViolence
correct, see observation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This pledge-based campaign is in support of the wide-range of grassroots initiatives and campaigns already underway across the country aimed at engaging Canadians in ending all forms of gender-based violence. 2, record 16, English, - %5Bnumber%20sign%5DEndViolence
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[number sign]EndViolence: This designation is a hashtag. The words "number sign" replace the corresponding symbol because it cannot be reproduced due to technical constraints. 3, record 16, English, - %5Bnumber%20sign%5DEndViolence
Record 16, Key term(s)
- EndViolence
- End Violence
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Slogans
- Sociologie des femmes
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- [dièse]ArrêtonsLaViolence
1, record 16, French, %5Bdi%C3%A8se%5DArr%C3%AAtonsLaViolence
correct, see observation
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette campagne complémente la vaste gamme d’initiatives et de campagnes communautaires en cours à l’échelle du pays pour mobiliser la population canadienne dans l’élimination de toutes les formes de violence sexiste. 2, record 16, French, - %5Bdi%C3%A8se%5DArr%C3%AAtonsLaViolence
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[dièse]Arrêtons LaViolence : Cette appellation est un mot-clic. Le mot «dièse» remplace le symbole correspondant en raison de limitations techniques qui empêchent de le reproduire. 3, record 16, French, - %5Bdi%C3%A8se%5DArr%C3%AAtonsLaViolence
Record 16, Key term(s)
- ArrêtonsLaViolence
- Arrêtons la violence
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2009-11-23
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Women
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- gender-specific violation
1, record 17, English, gender%2Dspecific%20violation
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights, UN Member States officially recognized women's rights as human rights and stated that gender-based violence is a human rights violation. This significantly expanded the international human rights agenda to include gender-specific violations. 1, record 17, English, - gender%2Dspecific%20violation
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- violation sexospécifique
1, record 17, French, violation%20sexosp%C3%A9cifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors de la Conférence mondiale sur les droits de l'homme, les États membres de l'ONU ont officiellement reconnu les droits des femmes comme des droits humains et la violence exercée contre les femmes comme une violation des droits humains. Ils ont élargi le programme international de promotion des droits humains pour y inclure les violations sexospécifiques. 1, record 17, French, - violation%20sexosp%C3%A9cifique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2009-11-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- front-line psychosocial worker
1, record 18, English, front%2Dline%20psychosocial%20worker
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- frontline psychological worker 2, record 18, English, frontline%20psychological%20worker
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Governments, the United Nations, grassroots groups and international non-governmental organizations should train front-line health and psychosocial workers in identification and referral, within the context of broader assistance programs, of girls who have had their rights violated through sexual and gender-based violence. 1, record 18, English, - front%2Dline%20psychosocial%20worker
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- intervenant d'aide psychosociale de première ligne
1, record 18, French, intervenant%20d%27aide%20psychosociale%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- intervenante d'aide psychosociale de première ligne 2, record 18, French, intervenante%20d%27aide%20psychosociale%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gouvernements, les Nations Unies, les groupes communautaires et les organisations non gouvernementales internationales devraient : Offrir aux intervenants des services de santé et d'aide psychosociale de première ligne la formation nécessaire pour repérer les filles victimes de violence sexuelle et sexiste et les diriger vers les services offerts dans le cadre de programmes d'assistance plus larges. 1, record 18, French, - intervenant%20d%27aide%20psychosociale%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2009-11-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Medical Staff
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- front-line health worker
1, record 19, English, front%2Dline%20health%20worker
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- front-line health worker 1, record 19, English, front%2Dline%20health%20worker
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Governments, the United Nations, grassroots groups and international non-governmental organizations should train front-line health and psychosocial workers in identification and referral, within the context of broader assistance programs, of girls who have had their rights violated through sexual and gender-based violence. 2, record 19, English, - front%2Dline%20health%20worker
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Personnel médical
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- intervenant des services de santé de première ligne
1, record 19, French, intervenant%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- intervenante des services de santé de première ligne 2, record 19, French, intervenante%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gouvernements, les Nations Unies, les groupes communautaires et les organisations non gouvernementales internationales devraient : Offrir aux intervenants des services de santé et d'aide psychosociale de première ligne la formation nécessaire pour repérer les filles victimes de violence sexuelle et sexiste et les diriger vers les services offerts dans le cadre de programmes d'assistance plus larges. 1, record 19, French, - intervenant%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Offences and crimes
- Social Problems
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- Algoma Women's Sexual Assault Services
1, record 20, English, Algoma%20Women%27s%20Sexual%20Assault%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- AWSAS 2, record 20, English, AWSAS
correct, Ontario
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To operate a sexual assault service and crisis line for women 16 years of age and over in the District of Algoma and to ensure that the services are women-centred and women directed. To identify and incorporate the needs of First Nation women, women who are physically challenged, Francophone women, women from ethno-racial minorities, lesbians, senior women and women in outlying regions. To ensure that women in under serviced northern communities have access to services that recognise the reality of violence in women's lives as a systemic issue and reflects a gender-based analysis. 3, record 20, English, - Algoma%20Women%27s%20Sexual%20Assault%20Services
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Infractions et crimes
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- Services pour femmes victimes d'agression sexuelle d'Algoma
1, record 20, French, Services%20pour%20femmes%20victimes%20d%27agression%20sexuelle%20d%27Algoma
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Key term(s)
- SFVASA
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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