Publication
Strategies for Addressing Family Violence in Prince Edward Island
Strategies to develop a five year framework for Action by the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention.
Search
Visit News search to search all news
Displaying 11 - 20 of 101 records
News Release
IWS Grant recipients strive to empower women in PEI
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...
Information
Emergency Services for Victims of Family Violence
The services on this page are here to help if you or someone you know is experiencing family violence. If you or someone your know is in an emergency, call 911. Island Help Line (toll free) 1-800-218-2885 24-hour free, bilingual, confidential service for all Islanders providing...
Publication
Black Women’s History Project
The Black Women’s History Project, a grade eight social studies curriculum resource focusing on Black women's history in PEI.
News Release
Grants available to support women and girls
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...
News Release
Funding to help prevent gender-based violence
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...
News Release
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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...
News Release
Recognizing Women’s History Month 2023
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...
News Release
Increased support to end violence against women
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...
News Release
Supporting gender equality in PEI
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...