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The Women’s Policy Office is the central agency within the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador which coordinates the
development of programs and policies for the benefit of women in the
province. The Office is located within Executive Council, and the
staff report to the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.
The Women's Policy
Office is also the lead department for the Violence Prevention
Initiative. The initiative is the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador's six year, $9.2 million commitment to reduce the
occurrence of violence in the province.
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The Women’s Policy Office was
established in 1985 to develop and expedite Government policies and
programs to enhance the social and economic status of women and ensure that these are communicated to the public
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Ensure that the impact on women of all legislation, policies and
programs is brought to the attention of the Minister Responsible for
the Status of Women, Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and departments
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Monitor and review programs and other activities of government
departments and agencies to ensure compliance and conformity with
the government policy of improving the status of women
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Liaise
with provincial government departments and agencies, other
governments and advisory councils and women’s organizations on all
issues affecting women.
Our Vision & Mission:
The Vision of the Women’s Policy Office is true social, legal,
cultural and economic equality for women in the province of
Newfoundland and Labrador.
By 2011, the Women’s Policy Office
will have contributed to the advancement of women’s social,
cultural, legal and economic equality in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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