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IWS Grant recipients strive to empower women in PEI
2024-04-29
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s IWS Grant Program.
The IWS Grant Program supports and empowers women across Prince Edward Island by providing financial assistance for projects and initiatives that promote gender equality, women's...
Grants available to support women and girls
2024-01-09
Applications are open for the 2024 Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) Grant, which supports projects aimed at benefiting women and girls in Prince Edward Island.
Through the IWS, the province is commitment to empowering women and girls and cultivating communities where every individual...
Funding to help prevent gender-based violence
2023-12-11
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island.
A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action towards preventing...
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2023-12-06
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day that Parliament has designated to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre.
On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in...
Recognizing Women’s History Month 2023
2023-10-23
October is Women’s History Month, giving everyone the chance to learn more about, and celebrate, the many accomplishments of Island women throughout our Island’s rich history.
This year’s theme Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women emphasizes the importance of recognizing the...
Increased support to end violence against women
2023-10-06
Everyone has the right to live free from violence. With a renewed focus on ending sexual violence prevention, PEI is increasing the Violence Against Women Prevention Grant from a $75,000 to a $300,000 this year.
The Violence Against Women Prevention Grant provides funding to community...
Supporting gender equality in PEI
2023-09-19
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 17 to 23, 2023 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, United for Gender Equality:...
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...