From an intersectional GBA Plus perspective, Gender-Based Violence is a complex issue influenced by various factors beyond gender, such as race, class, disability, and sexual orientation. Addressing GBV requires consideration of the unique experiences and barriers faced by different groups and provides support, prevention, and response services to meet those diverse needs. This approach leads to more inclusive, effective solutions to combat gender-based violence across society. This session will explore:

• The impact of gender, violence, and intersectional discrimination, particularly in LGBTQ+ communities.
• Legal frameworks for violence prevention and women’s rights in Canada, Indigenous-centered GBA frameworks
  integration of GBA into economic and business policy, including approaches to address workplace violence and systemic discrimination.
• Barriers to support and services.
• Impact of socioeconomic factors.
• Cultural and social norms.
• Institutional violence.
• Tailored prevention and intervention strategies.
• Data collection and policy development.

This session will explore how gender and other intersecting factors—such as race, age, and disability—impact people’s experiences and influence the development of inclusive policies, programs, and initiatives. It will provide practical examples and strategies for tailoring services to meet individuals’ diverse needs while overcoming implementation challenges.

• Using GBA Plus to assess the impact of infrastructure projects, programs, and policies on diverse populations.
• Help ensure funded programs address the diverse needs of people living in Canada, including marginalized and vulnerable populations.
• Integrating GBA Plus throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Integrating GBA Plus into performance measurement and reporting processes to assess how programs impact various populations.
• Gathering disaggregated data to assess how projects impact various groups and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Identify and mitigate potential negative impacts of infrastructure decisions on specific groups.

Mental health and psychological safety at work are heavily influenced by sex and gender. Recognizing this can help organizations build their capacity to support employees’ mental health in the workplace. This presentation will discuss “Mental Health in the Workplace: A SGBA+ Informed Toolkit” that was developed in partnership with knowledge users in a Canadian government department. It contains resource sheets on specific topics on mental health and psychological well-being with explicit considerations for men, women and people with diverse gender identities. The topics covered include:

• Sex and gender-based analysis (SGBA) and workplace mental health.
• Workplace stress and mental health.
• Work-life balance.
• Workplace discrimination, diversity and bias.
• Harassment and bullying.
• Stigma, disclosure and help-seeking.

• How climate change exacerbates health inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.
• Why an intersectional lens is required to understand unique vulnerabilities of women due to social roles, caregiving responsibilities, and inequitable access to resources.
• Importance of Indigenous knowledge systems.
• The need to co-develop solutions that respect cultural practices.
• The need for tools like GBA Plus to ensure equity.
• The need to involve marginalized groups in designing and implementing climate resilience strategies.

• The value of applying Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) in support of Indigenous women entrepreneurs.
• Ensuring policies and initiatives address their unique experiences.
• Advocating for sustainable business models that maintain Indigenous control.
• Exploring innovative structures like dual-share models to balance equity with autonomy.