PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É.
Working for gender equality for all Islanders
Promoting changes of attitude within the Prince Edward Island community
Advising government to achieve equality in legislation, policies, and programs
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PEIACSW) is an arm’s-length government-appointed Council. Nine Council members are selected from among Island women who have demonstrated a commitment to women’s equality and who represent regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity.
Travailler à l’atteinte de l’égalité des genres pour tous les Insulaires
Favoriser les changements d’attitude dans la communauté de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Conseiller le gouvernement pour établir l’égalité dans les lois, les politiques et les programmes
Le Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É. (CCSFÎPÉ) est un conseil indépendant dont les membres sont nommés par le gouvernement. Le Conseil est composé de neuf membres sélectionnés parmi des femmes insulaires qui font preuve d’intérêt pour l’égalité de la femme et qui représentent la diversité régionale, culturelle et ethnique.
Recent news from PEI ACSW
Save the Date! Chairs Circle for Gender Equality Workshop and Open House
Save the date of Friday, November 1, 2024 for a daytime workshop or afternoon drop-in open house with the Chairs Circle for Gender Equality to celebrate the close of Women's History Month, in St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown....
Purple Ribbon Pinning Bee – Wednesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 6, 20246:30 pm to 8:00 pmCharlottetown Library Learning Centre Join the Advisory Council on the Status of Women at our pinning bee to prepare ribbons for the Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence Against Women. Volunteers cut thousands of...
Three PEI Status of Women Bursaries Are Available – Deadline is October 15th!
Please share this information if you know of someone who is eligible and should be applying. Click on our Bursary webpage below to review the criteria for each individual bursary to see if you are an eligible applicant, and to download an application. In...
Looking for Volunteers – Purple Ribbon Campaign
Looking to volunteer with a feminist, inclusive, equality-seeking organization? We could use you! Our annual purple ribbon campaign against gender-based violence is underway and requires many hands. Email [email protected] ! Join us on Wednesday, September...
Community Notices, October 17, 2024
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, October 17, 2024 New listings this week: 1) PEI Multi-Substance Survey 2024 2) Rooted in Art - Trees Through Artists' Eyes 3) Upcoming Webinar - Oct 22 4) WO-HE-LO & QEH Auxiliary Sale 5)...
Community Notices, October 10, 2024
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, October 10, 2024 New listings this week: 1) Reminder: The Deadline is Tuesday, October 15th for Three PEI Status of Women Bursaries! 2) International Day of the Girl Child 11 October 3) Peace...
Community Notices, October 3, 2024
Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, October 3, 2024 New listings this week: 1) Deadline is Tuesday, October 15th for Three PEI Status of Women Bursaries! 2) Tomorrow Evening - Sisters in Spirit Day 3) Blooming House Ride for Refugee...