Every year, 160 million people worldwide contemplate suicide and, tragically, 800,000 of them die by suicide. On average, suicides claim the lives of 12 Canadians per day, totalling over 4,000 deaths per year of which 1,100 are from Quebec residents.
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Expert’s take: Four lessons from COVID-19 that should shape policy decisions everywhere
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Covid19 hasn't stopped #MCWAction and Advocacy!
Government Affairs and Advocacy have been busy promoting actions that will enhance the Montreal Council of Women's mission.
Aug 26, 2020
Call to endorse advocacy letter to ratify ILO C-190
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UN Women raises awareness of the shadow pandemic of violence against women during COVID-19
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