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THE MANITOBA ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH STANDS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT ZONES, INCLUDING THE CHILDREN IN UKRAINE AND THE UKRAINIAN DIASPORA AROUND THE WORLD.

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We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian community here in Manitoba, including our own staff and community partners. These are difficult times. If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, please reach out for help. Klinic Community Health provides free mental health support to anyone in Manitoba. To reach their 24/7 Crisis Hotline call 1-888-322-3019. …

THE MANITOBA ADVOCATE’S STATEMENT OF CONCERN ON CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

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In recognition of Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week, taking place March 13 to 17, 2023, the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, Sherry Gott has released a statement calling on the Manitoba government to evaluate and update the Tracia’s Trust strategy to end sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. The Manitoba Advocate stresses the urgency …

MANITOBA ADVOCATE RELEASES 2021-22 GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE REPORT

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The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, Sherry Gott, has released her office’s annual government compliance report, which acts as a report card, summarizing incremental progress made by the province toward the intent of the Advocate’s public recommendations made between 2018 and 2022.  This year’s compliance report, Rights delayed are rights denied, summarizes the Manitoba …

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MANITOBA ADVOCATE RELEASES 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT, CHILD DEATH DATA

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The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY), Sherry Gott, has released her office’s annual report, which summarizes the activities and initiatives undertaken during the 2021-22 fiscal year. The annual report highlights important figures from the past year, including the number of children, youth, and young adults who accessed MACY’s programs, or joined the office’s …

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THE CCCYA URGES CANADA TO PROGRESS CHILDREN’S RIGHTS IN HONOUR OF NATIONAL CHILD DAY

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November 18, 2022 – The Canadian Council for Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA) released a media statement on Nov. 17, 2022, urging public systems to act to advance the current state of children’s health and welfare in recognition of National Child Day. CCCYA continuously strives to hold Canada accountable for its legally binding commitment to implementing …

MANITOBA ADVOCATE’S SUBMISSION TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

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In August, The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) made a submission to the Standing Committee on Health to report on MACY’s recent child-centered research. The submission focused on youth suicide and infant mortality in Manitoba and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted children’s health and access to support services in our province. This …

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EVERY TWO HOURS: A SPECIAL REPORT ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPOSED TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN MANITOBA

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In Manitoba, a child is exposed to a police-reported incident of intimate partner violence (IPV) every two hours. Exposure to IPV in childhood can be deeply traumatic for young people, shattering feelings of safety, leading to lifelong mental health challenges, and sometimes reinforcing cycles of intergenerational violence.  This special report, the first of its kind, …

THE MANITOBA ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH STANDS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT ZONES, INCLUDING THE CHILDREN IN UKRAINE AND THE UKRAINIAN DIASPORA AROUND THE WORLD.

Recent News

We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian community here in Manitoba, including our own staff and community partners. These are difficult times. If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, please reach out for help. Klinic Community Health provides free mental health support to anyone in Manitoba. To reach their 24/7 Crisis Hotline call 1-888-322-3019. …