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PEI recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Week
2023-09-15
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Sept 17 – 23, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate Island residents on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence.
Throughout the week, the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is creating safe and welcoming spaces where...
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
2023-08-02
Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all...
Investing in Island women and girls
2023-06-09
The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by gender.
“Recognizing the valuable role that these organizations play in advancing the rights and...
Gender and Diversity Analysis
2023-05-16
Policy creation is an intricate process with a multitude of layers and considerations. This purpose of this guide is to assist public servants in their efforts to incorporate a gender and diversity lens on a deliberate, consistent basis. Systematic attention to gender and diversity increases the...
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...
Human Trafficking
2023-03-22
Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation and/or harbouring of persons for the purpose of exploitation. Victims are exploited through the use of threats, force, coercion or deceit. The most common forms of human trafficking are:
Sexual Exploitation: a person is forced...
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...