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Advisory Council on the Status of Women

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About the Advisory Council

The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women is an arms-length from government advisory agency. The nine members of Council are appointed by government to work for equality and to support women's full and active participation in social, legal, cultural, economic, and political spheres of life.

Find out more about our legislated mandate, our members, and our staff. [MORE...]

Newsroom

Browse Advisory Council news and views to get to know the neighbourhood. Read our upcoming and recent community events notices, press releases, and letters to the editor. [MORE...]

  • 2009 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence... link
    Includes links to the 2009 Purple Ribbon Resource Guide for PEI Teachers and Handouts for Students
  • 2009 Schedule of Memorial Services for Victims of Violence... link
  • Activities Update, Fall 2009... PDF
  • National Coalition of Status of Women Councils Meets... English...French
  • Praise for National Award Winner Daphne Dumont... link
  • Government Announces Appointment of New Council Member ... French ... English
  • Consultation Paper on Land, Local Governance, and Rural Development ... PDF
  • Annual Report for 2008/2009 ... PDF
  • Women's Work(s) Art Promotion and Fundraiser ... link
  • 2009 EQUALITY REPORT CARD ... document ... news release
  • 2009 FICHE DE RENDEMENT DE L'EGALITE ... fiche ... sommaire ... communiqué de presse
  • VIDEO News Release: 2009 Equality Report Card ... link
  • NEWS at the Advisory Council Blog... link
  • Community Events Notices... link
  • UPDATED Moving On Booklet ... PDF

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Policy Guides

Find out what you need to know about major policy issues for women in PEIACSW Policy Guides and Equality Report Card documents that combine analysis and Recommendations with helpful fact sheets and answers to frequently asked questions. Includes: Electoral Reform, Maternity and Parental Benefits, Early Childhood Care and Education, Family Law, Unpaid Work, Health, and Addiction. [MORE...]

Projects and Events

Learn more about annual events for the Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence and International Women's Day, find out if you are eligible for an ACSW bursary, and check out past special projects. [MORE...]

Publications

Find printable copies of past and present documents, including popular resources such as Moving On: A Guide for Women Leaving Relationships and Women and Credit in PEI; also special reports such as election guides, briefs submitted to government, posters, and more. [MORE...]

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