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Family Violence Prevention Week 2023
2023-05-09
Prince Edward Island will recognize Family Violence Prevention Week from May 15-21 and this year’s theme is Healing Communities.
“Every Islander can play a part in preventing and responding to family violence, whether as a neighbour, friend, family member, or co-worker. Real strength is being a...
PEI’s first Sexual Violence Prevention Strategy
2023-02-28
Prince Edward Island is taking important steps to make the province a safer and more supportive place for everyone.
The provincial government is launching A Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Adult Sexual Violence in Prince Edward Island: Creating A Culture of Care, to prevent sexual...
Government of Canada provides funding to Prince Edward Island to support crisis hotlines
2023-02-03
Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services.
Today, Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister responsible for...
Funding to help prevent gender-based violence
2023-01-26
Nine Island community organizations will receive funding to help women and girls feel safe from the threat of violence.
More than $120,000 is being invested through the province’s Violence Against Women Prevention Grant, to support projects that will enhance awareness, education, and action...
Funding program to support women and girls
2023-01-12
Submissions are now being accepted for grants to benefit women and girls in Prince Edward Island.
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) partners with community organizations to promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women and girls.
“We want to empower women and...
Funding available to help stop violence against women
2022-10-31
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island.
The annual fund of $75,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of violence against women...
Women’s History Month
2022-10-19
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history.
The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and...
Marking 100 years since some Island women won the right to vote
2022-05-03
May 3, 2022, marks the centennial of some women winning the right to vote in Prince Edward Island.
After years of lobbying and advocating by Island suffragists, on May 3, 1922, many Island women were granted the right to vote in Prince Edward Island provincial elections. It is important to...
Recognizing International Women’s Day
2022-03-08
Eleven organizations will receive funding support to create greater opportunities for Island women and girls.
Funding through the 2022 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grant is for community group projects that focus on encouraging women and girls to pursue opportunities in Science, Technology...
Applications open for Women’s Secretariat Grants
2022-01-19
Funding from the Province’s Women’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...