Member for Richmond, South, Center, Ville, speaker and I'm going to be joining the previous member and also echoing her communist wall. November 25th is the U.N recognized International Day for the elimination or violence against women and the start of the 16th day of activism against gender-based violence, but keeping loans until December 10th, which is International Day of Human Rights, gender-based and sexual response too often impact women, girls, two Spirits transgender non-binary and other gender diverse people with devastating and long-lasting impact in our Province. Gender-Based violence is also Complicated by numerous barriers and stigma.

An unfortunately gender-based violence still exists today of professional government is committed to helping and end gender-based violence and we partner with Community organizations, advocacy groups, sexual assault, centers victim services and transition houses to support victims and their communities with professional care and compassionate support. Some actions of our government has taken so far provide paid leave for people facing domestic sexual or sexual violence undertake consultation regarding the non-consensual disclosure of intimate image. Starting next year.

An additional 10 million annually will be provided to establish stable fighting for sexual assault, centers we're providing an annual funding to support 400 victim services and finance against Walmart program across the province. Our government is also investing 734 million over 10 years to build and operate 1500 transition, housing second stage housing and long-term housing spaces for women, children fleeing violence.

If you know someone, you know it's being abused or if you have concerns about someone's safety, please call or text 50 blackbc through its toll-free, number 24, 7 confidential, multilingual telephone services at 1-800-563-0808 or by email victimlinkbc at bc211.ca. Anyone who's in danger should call 9-1-1. Any gender-based violence will require all of us working together. Thank you. Mr Speaker,.