May 25, 2020 | News and Views, Now Available, Purple Ribbon Campaign
During Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in Canada, our thoughts turn to how to support survivors of gender-based violence, especially sexualized violence. Life is a journey; more so for survivors. From the moment of violation, they are forced to undertake the...
Apr 28, 2020 | News and Views, Now Available
A month into spring, the sun is shining and the days grow longer. Ordinarily, our thoughts turn to spending more time outdoors, socializing with family and friends, and lazy days at the beach. Not this year. This year the world is confronting a challenge none of us...
Mar 31, 2020 | Advice to Government, Now Available
Input on Proposed Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women March 31, 2020 View as a PDF The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PEIACSW) is a nine-member, government-appointed arms-length government...
Mar 17, 2020 | News and Views
To contribute to PEI’s collective effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in light of our caregiving responsibilities, staff of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will be tele-working as much as possible. This may affect when and how we are able...
Mar 12, 2020 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
Important Notice: The March study group sessions are cancelled and April dates are postponed. We will consider new dates in the coming months. A study group to examine the Calls to Action and what they mean for settler Canadians seeking justice and reconciliation....
Mar 11, 2020 | News and Views, Now Available
“Like a Woman” International Women’s Day 2020 was another happy celebration of women’s achievements, talents and skills, as well as a call for equal human rights for women worldwide. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate and advocate....
Mar 7, 2020 | News and Views, Now Available
le français suit International Women’s Day gives women an opportunity to celebrate all that we are and all that we have achieved. It allows us to pause and reflect on the unique challenges that women face and how much work is left for us to do. For too long women have...
Mar 6, 2020 | Advice to Government, News and Views, Now Available
FEEDBACK ON THE CONSULTATION REPORT ON REFORM OF FAMILY LAW IN RELATION TO CHILDREN PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women March 6, 2020 Download PDF CONTEXT AND HISTORY The Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PEIACSW) is a nine-member,...
Feb 18, 2020 | News and Views, Now Available
Mark Your Calendars! Sunday, March 8th, 2020 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm Trinity United Church Hall 220 Richmond Street Charlottetown All are welcome to attend. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women hosts their annual International...
Jan 30, 2020 | Did You Know?, News and Views, Now Available
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:00pm-1:00pm Royalty Centre Room 125 40 Enman Crescent Charlottetown Pack a brown bag and spend a lunch hour learning practical messages and strategies to support survivors of violence, abuse and trauma, especially sexualized violence, in...