After Criticism, Ottawa Pledges $1 Million to Support Hamas Sexual-Violence Victims

After Criticism, Ottawa Pledges $1 Million to Support Hamas Sexual-Violence Victims
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly responds to questions from reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill after Question Period, in Ottawa on Feb. 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is pledging $1 million to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas in Israel during last October’s attacks.

The funding comes with an offer of RCMP support for investigations three months after a group of women who hold political office in Canada called on Ottawa to provide this type of support.