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Interministerial Women's Secretariat
Role of Interministerial Women's SecretariatEvery Canadian jurisdiction designates a minister responsible for status of women and assigns staff resources to support the minister in the role. The Secretariat assists the minister and government in the promotion and protection of gender equality. The Interministerial Women's Secretariat provides assistance to the provincial government to promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women. The Secretariat is mandated to partner with community on projects to promote the status of women. Further, the Interministerial Women's Secretariat works in partnership with women's organizations to develop projects, programs and services that benefit women from Prince Edward Island.
One aspect of this partnership is the Interministerial Women's Secretariat Grant.
The Secretariat funds the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, an arms-length from government advisory agency. Prince Edward Island is one of six jurisdictions with both an internal women's secretariat and a publically appointed Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Role of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
The Council has an appointed chair and eight appointed community members from across the Island. Its role is defined in the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. A-6.
The Council shall:
- develop public awareness of the issues affecting the status of women;
- promote a change in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy an equality of opportunity;
- encourage discussion and expression of opinion by Island residents on issues affecting the status of women;
- advise the Minister with respect to such issues as the Minister may refer to the Council for consideration;
- review policies and legislation affecting women and report its findings to the relevant governmental departments or agencies;
- provide assistance to the Minister in promoting changes to ensure the attainment of equality objectives of women; and
- provide assistance, as the Council deems appropriate, to organizations and groups whose objectives promote the equality of women.
For more information, visit the Advisory Council Status of Women website.
Interministerial Women's Secretariat Documents
Prince Edward Island Human Trafficking Response Guide 2013 Edition
Women in PEI : A Statistical Review - 2010
Women in PEI : A Statistical Review - 1996
Honouring Our Differences: Gender and Diversity Analysis - 2012
Guidelines for Gender and Diversity Considerations in Policy Design and Implementation - 2011
Guidelines for Gender-Inclusive Communication
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Renseignements à l’intention des femmes et des hommes qui vivent une relation de violence : Guide des services de soutien utiles - 2013
L'analyse de la diversite et des differences entre les sexes dans l'elaboration et la mise en oeuvre de politiques - 2011
Les femmes à l’Île du Prince Édouard : Un Point De Vue Statistique - 2010
Federal/Provincial/Territorial : Resources and Research
Cybersafe Girl is a public education program developed by the Atlantic Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women in Canada to provide information to girls, parents and educators about how girls can be safe online.
Measuring violence against women: Statistical Trends
Statistics Canada - 2013
Measuring Violence Against Women: Statistical Trends – Key Findings
Status of Women Canada - 2013
Introduction
Fact Sheets:
- Violence against Aboriginal Women
- Violence against Women in Canada’s Territories
- Violence against Women in Canada
- Violence against Girls
Highlights: Knowledge Exchange Forum - Women on Boards
Status of Women Canada - 2013
An Exploration of Promising Practices in Response to Human Trafficking in Canada
The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy - 2010
Assessing Violence Against Women: A Statistical Profile
Statistics Canada - 2002
Workplaces That Work : Creating a Workplace Culture that Attracts, Retains and Promotes Women
By Denise McLean, The Centre of Excellence for Women’s Advancement, The Conference Board of Canada - 2003
The Business Case for Women on Boards
The Conference Board of Canada
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Les filles et la cybersécurité est un programme d'éducation publicque élaboré par les ministres responsables de la condition féminine en Atlantique au Canada, fournissant de l'informatino aux filles, aux parents et aux éducateurs sur la sécurité des filles en ligne.
Mesure de la violence faite aux femmes : tendances statistiques
Statistique Canada - 2013
Mesure de la violence faite aux femmes: tendances statistiques - Principales constatations
Condition féminine Canada - 2013
Intro
Principales constatations:
- Violence envers les femmes autochtones
- Violence faite aux femmes dans les territoires canadiens
- Violence faite aux femmes au Canada
- Violence faite aux filles
Les Femmes Aux Conseils d'Administration
Condition féminine Canada - 2013
Tour d’horizon des pratiques prometteuses en réponse à la traite des personnes au Canada
Le Centre international pour la réforme du droit criminel et la politique en matière de justice pénale - 2010
Evaluation de la violence contre les femmes : un profil statistique
Statistique Canada - 2002
Arguments économiques pour la présence de femmes aux conseils d'administration
Le Conference Board du Canada
Other
Circles of Safety and Support
A Collaborative Safety Planning Process for Women at High Risk for Family Violence
Being Safer
A Guide for Women with Intellectual Challenges
First Hand: Arts, Crafts, and Culture Created by PEI Women of the 20th Century
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women and The PEI Interministerial Women’s Secretariat
De première main : l’art, l’artisanat et la culture créés par les femmes de l’Î.-P.-É. au 20e siècle
Le Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É. et Le Secrétariat interministériel aux affaires féminines de l’Î.-P.-É.
Best Practices for Workplace Promotion of Violence Prevention
A resource package for workplace education on violence prevention,
prepared by a working group of the Premier’s Action Committee for Family
Violence Prevention.
Pratiques Exemplaires pour la Promotion de la Prévention de la Violence en Milieu de Travail
La présente trousse servant à la formation en milieu de travail dans le
domaine de la prévention de la violence a été préparée par un groupe de travail du
Comité d'action du premier ministre sur la prévention de la violence familiale.
