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Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Advance Gender Equality at Annual Meeting in Yellowknife
July 11, 2025 Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women concluded their 43rd annual meeting yesterday in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Co-chaired by the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Canada’s Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing […]
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Sexual Violence Awareness Month
May 01, 2025 FREDERICTON – The following statement was issued by Lyne Chantal Boudreau, minister responsible for women’s equality, in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month: Each May, New Brunswick observes Sexual Violence Awareness Month. It is a time to inform the public, promote education, strengthen community involvement and create spaces where people can feel […]
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Funding Awarded to Six Organizations for Violence Prevention Initiatives
April 8, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced almost $550,000 in grants for six governments and organizations throughout the province to carry out violence prevention initiatives designed to address the root causes of gender-based violence. These projects, led by community and Indigenous partners, support men and boys, […]
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VIVE Awards recipients announced
March 10, 2025 FREDERICTON – The recipients of the fifth annual VIVE Awards were announced by Lyne Chantal Boudreau, the minister responsible for women’s equality. These awards recognize individuals from diverse backgrounds who are advancing gender equality. “Real progress happens when bold people speak up, speak out and, through their efforts, bring about change,” said […]
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Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Meeting and the Indigenous Women’s Gathering Held in St. John’s
February 14, 2025 The sixth Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council meeting and the 20th Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering took place this week in St. John’s. The goal of the Reconciliation Council is to coordinate and lead meaningful action to address existing challenges and obstacles in the areas of culture, health and wellness, justice, […]
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Provincial Government Making Significant Strides in Advancing Violence Prevention
February 10, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today provided a Newfoundland and Labrador update as the Provincial Government reaches the halfway point of its four-year agreement with the Government of Canada on the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence. This agreement has enabled the province to fund […]
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Provincial Government Recognizes February as Violence Prevention Month
January 31, 2025 Office of Women and Gender Equality The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, is proclaiming February as Violence Prevention Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with its community partners, have been working together to improve services for victims of violence and strengthen […]
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Funding Awarded for 14 Community Violence Prevention Initiatives
January 15, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $523,165 in funding for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s new Community Violence Prevention Program. Funding for the program is made possible through a $13.6 million, four-year bilateral agreement with Women and Gender Equality Canada under the National Action […]
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