Women's Directorate

Department Overview

Advancing Women's Equality

Women's Directorate

Welcome to the Women’s Directorate!
On our website you will find a wide range of information on women’s issues, initiatives and groups.

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Stop Violence In Yukon is a website created to give comprehensive information and concrete actions that people can take to reduce violence in our community. The website stopviolenceinyukon.ca is now available in French.

A Guide to the Complaints and Review Process [ 1.9MB]
August 2011 - This document is an explanation of the complaints and review process for those seeking redress through the Commission for Public Complaints Against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Review of Yukon's Police Force Reports:
If My Life Depended On It: Yukon women and the RCMP - Lois Moorcroft [ 199KB]
Sharing Common Ground - Review of Yukon's Police Force - Final Report
Task Force on Acutely Intoxicated Persons at Risk - Final Report to Minister of Health and Social Services

12 Ways to End Violence Against Women
[ 1.5MB]

“An Exploration of Promising Practices in Response to Human Trafficking in Canada”
This report was commissioned by the Government of Manitoba on behalf of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women. The purpose of the report is to identify practices - either in Canada or elsewhere - that could inform Canadian efforts to prevent human trafficking and support those who are trafficked.

Protect Yourself, Protect Your Drink!
Leaving your drink unattended or unwatched for mere seconds can leave you vulnerable to being victimized. Make sure you are aware of defensive strategies you can use to help prevent you and your friends from becoming victims.


Violence Prevention Video Available Through YouTube
August 18, 2009 - Getting Real, a 28-minute violence prevention drama produced entirely in Yukon, is available for public viewing online through a YouTube portal linked to the Women’s Directorate website. View Getting Real Video.