A Better Yukon for All: Government of Yukon's Social Inclusion and Poverty reduction strategy

A socially inclusive society is one where all people feel valued, differences are respected and basic needs are met so they can live with dignity. Barriers in social, economic, political and cultural systems can prevent people from being part of their community. Everyone is affected by social exclusion and poverty, and everyone plays a role in finding solutions.

Poverty is one of the most obvious factors contributing to social exclusion, but it is also exacerbated by inadequate education, low literacy levels, inadequate housing, poor health, limited social participation, inadequate employment and barriers to services.

Publication Date: 
2012
Location: 
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada