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Cybersafe Girl initiative presented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
March 15, 2013

Atlantic Ministers responsible for the Status of Women shared their new Cybersafe Girl initiative...

New members named to Advisory Council on the Status of Women
March 8, 2013

In recognition of International Women’s Day, three new members have been named to the Prince...

New guide helps victims and perpetrators of abuse seek help
February 14, 2013

The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat and Department of Community Services and Seniors...

Premier declares February 10 to 16 as Family Violence Prevention Week
February 8, 2013

All Islanders have an important role to play in family violence prevention, says Premier Robert...

Family Violence Prevention Week contest for Prince Edward Island youth
January 22, 2013

The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention Youth Engagement Working Group...

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in affordable housing in Alberton
October 26, 2012

The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island gathered in Alberton today to announce...

National Foster Family Week is October 21 to 27
October 19, 2012

October 21-27 is National Foster Family Week and an opportunity to celebrate and recognize...

Atlantic Provinces Launch Initiative to Keep Girls Cybersafe
October 11, 2012

In celebration of the first International Day of the Girl, the Atlantic Ministers Responsible...

Atlantic Canada Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women Meet in St. John’s
October 10, 2012

Provincial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women in Atlantic Canada met in St. John...

A Celebration of Generations - Contest Winners Announced
October 5, 2012

Several Islanders who channeled their creativity to celebrate the unique wisdom and learning...

PEI celebrates Intergeneration Week with new book
October 3, 2012

The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat is using literature to encourage Islanders to celebrate and share...

2012 Senior Islanders of the Year announced
October 1, 2012

Five accomplished Islanders were honoured with 2012 Senior Islanders of the Year awards by...

Islanders encouraged to take part in intergenerational storytelling contest
July 31, 2012

Islanders are encouraged to participate in Prince Edward Island’s Intergeneration Month storytelling...

Disability Action Council presents bi-annual report
June 28, 2012

The presentation of the Disability Action Council’s bi-annual report is an opportunity for...

Friday, June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 14, 2012

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to increase our understanding of how to...

Service providers participate in educational strangulation identification workshop
June 8, 2012

Front-line service providers participated in a workshop this week to learn screening techniques...

Social Action Plan outlines direction to prevent and reduce poverty
May 30, 2012

Prince Edward Island’s Social Action Plan to Reduce Poverty maps out how government will protect...

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island celebrate official opening of The Christie
May 17, 2012

The Government of Canada joined the Province of Prince Edward Island today at the official...

Island MLAs participate in 2nd Annual Chair-Leader Event
May 8, 2012

It is highly important for all Islanders to be aware of accessibility issues in their communities...

Ministers responsible for the Status of Women reaffirm their commitment to address priority issues for women: economic security, leadership and ending violence
May 4, 2012

Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women gathered...

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