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

2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign

HEALING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE begins here The 2023-2024 Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence theme speaks to the continuing challenge of ending violence. In recent years there has been a marked increase in gender-based violence being reported. Everyone, in every...

Community Notices, October 19, 2023

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, October 19, 2023   New listings this week: 1) PEI 150: Women Making History and Gala Reception - Next Friday, October 27 2) Tomorrow: Leo's Legacy - One Last Levee - A Celebration of Life for Leo...

Community Notices, October 12, 2023

Welcome to our Community Events and Notices E-News for Thursday, October 12, 2023   New listings this week: 1) Three PEI Status of Women Bursaries Are Available - Deadline is Monday, October 16th 2) Pinning Bee - Purple Ribbon Campaign 3) Tomorrow - Take Back the...

Purple Ribbon Pinning Bee – Wednesday, November 8

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Charlottetown Library Learning Centre Join the Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Carolyn MacFadyen, Vice-President of the PEI Federated Women’s Institutes, at our pinning bee to prepare ribbons for the Purple...