Office of Women and Gender Equality

Office of Women and Gender Equality is the central agency within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador that supports the development of programs and policies to advance the status of women in the province. The Office is located within Executive Council, and the staff report to the Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality.

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Latest News

    • July 25, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Attend Harbour Grace Pride Celebrations
    • July 18, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Attend Harbour Grace Pride Celebrations
    • June 17, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Attend 50th Anniversary Celebration of Women Being Accepted as Regular Members of the RCMP
    • June 3, 2024
    • Provincial Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program Now Accepting Funding Proposals
    • May 31, 2024
    • Provincial Government Celebrates the Beginning of Pride Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
    • May 31, 2024
    • Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Hold Successful Spring Meetings in St. John’s
    • May 30, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony to be Held at Confederation Building
    • May 23, 2024
    • Funding Announced to Train Educators in Identifying and Addressing Sexual Violence
    • May 23, 2024
    • Ministerial Statement: Minister Pam Parsons Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of Women Becoming Regular Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    • May 3, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Recognize Stop Sexual Exploitation Week
    • May 2, 2024
    • Ministerial Statement: Minister Pam Parsons Recognizes Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
    • May 2, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Present at the Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership Program
    • April 23, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Bring Greetings at NLOWE Annual Conference
    • April 4, 2024
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Attend PerSIStence Theatre International Women’s Day Luncheon