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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 3, 20 22 | 22 International Women's Day is an important day we recognize each year. I am a long-time supporter of the "Because I am a Girl" campaign to advance girl's rights and education. We need to continue to empower women and girls! STEPHEN CRAWFORD Member of Provincial Parliament Ontario is Empowering Women 74 Rebecca St. Oakville www.stephencrawfordmpp.ca stephen.crawfordco@pc.ola.org (905) 827-5141 Combatting Violence Against Women Established a $307 million Anti- Human Trafficking Strategy. Enhancing supports for victims of intimate partner violence with $5 million in the newly created Victim Support Grant. Economic Empowerment Providing $2.7 million for the Investing in Women's Futures program. Investing over $5 million in the Women's Economic Security Program, which supports the delivery of skills training for employment success.