Every Survivor Deserves Equal Access to Justice.Ā
Join She Matters in advocating for the Government of Canada to take action in mandating equal access to sexual assault evidence kits for every survivor of sexual assault.Ā
Sign the Petition
Gabrielle Doyon Hanson courageously shared her story of being denied a SAEK at a Montreal hospital in 2017. Support Gabrielle's petition advocating for SAEK accessibility across Canada.
Read the Silenced Report
Read the Silenced: Canada's Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Accessibility Crisis report. Findings reveal 40% of hospitals and health centres reached do not have accessibility for survivors.
Call to Action: Email MinisterĀ Marci Ien, Minister of Women & Gender Equity
Share your concerns with Minister Marci Ien, Minister of Women & Gender Equity. Encourage the Status of Women Committee and Ministry of Women & Gender Equity to take action in mandating SAEK accessibilityĀ for every survivor in Canada regardless of geographical location.Ā
Next Steps
Share your concerns with your Member of Parliament.
Access our template below, or draft a statement of your own, to encourage the Government of Canada issue a federal mandate ensuring SAEK accessibility at every hospital and health centre across Canada.
