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Community groups receive funding to help prevent violence against women
2021-11-25
Four community organizations will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants to develop projects, programs and services that benefit Island women.
The four groups include, the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC), BIPOC USHR, PEERS Alliance and PEI Family Violence...
About the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
2021-10-19
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women operates at arm’s length from government to promote gender equality for all Islanders and support women’s full and active participation in the social, legal, cultural, economic and political life in the province.
What does the...
Survey available to improve support for survivors of adult sexual violence
2021-09-20
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, September 20-24, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate people and communities on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence.
The PEI government is creating a strategy for a coordinated approach to prevent and address harm...
Statistical Reviews for Women in Prince Edward Island
2021-05-28
Women in PEI: A Statistical Review is a statistical snapshot of the female population in PEI. This document provides sex-disaggregated data related to education, work and income, health, justice, violence against women and women in leadership. It includes jurisdictional comparisons within the...
Women in Prince Edward Island Statistical Review: Fourth Edition
2021-05-27
Fourth Edition - Women in PEI : A Statistical Review 2020
Grants for community groups will help support inclusion and leadership for women
2021-03-05
Eight community organizations will receive funding support to create greater opportunities for Island women and girls.
Funding through the 2021 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants is for community group projects that focus on encouraging women and girls to pursue opportunities in Science,...
PEI Status of Women Minister supports national Declaration Against Violence
2021-01-25
Prince Edward Island Minister Natalie Jameson met with Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women for their 38th annual meeting Jan. 21-22, 2021 and endorsed the Federal Provincial Territorial Ministerial Joint Declaration for a Canada free of Gender- Based...
Applications being accepted for Women’s Secretariat Grants
2021-01-07
Funding from the Province’s Interministerial Secretariat is available to support women and girls in leadership roles, increase their participation in fields like science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and engage boys and men in gender-based violence prevention.
Girls interests and...