Women’s Rights Crusader Wins Montreal Award
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October 5, 2011 TheFreshOutlook  |
Léonie Couture, who has campaigned for women’s rights in Quebec for 30 years, has won the Thérèse Daviau Award today.
A crusader for women’s rights has received this year’s Thérèse Daviau Award on Wednesday for her work in Montreal.
The Thérése Daviau award is handed out every two years to a citizen of Montreal who has helped improve the quality of life in the city through their work.
As an advocate for women’s rights, Léonie Couture has been working to fight gender equality issues in Quebec for more than 30 years.
In 1994 she founded and set up women’s shelter La Rue des femmes, which offers support, housing and care to women who are at risk in the country.
In addition to her work as director of the women’s shelter, she has also been a member of the administrative council of Quebec Women’s Federation as well as being involved with a number of organisations that focus on improving the lives of women who are homeless, isolated and abused.
Member of the city’s executive committees and responsible for social and community development for families and seniors, Jocelyn Ann Campbell told the Montreal Gazette: “Mme Couture has, beyond a shadow of a doubt, contributed in an exceptional way to improving the lives of many people.
“Her perseverance and her engagement are exemplary and it is an honour to recognise her humanitarian work today.”
By Rebekah Bickerton
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