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

    • Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program Now Accepting Funding Proposals
    • Provincial Government Reaffirms Support for Human Rights and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Community
    • Reconciliation Efforts Highlighted on Anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
    • Provincial Government Celebrates Beginning of Pride Season in Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Celebrate the Beginning of Pride Season in Newfoundland and Labrador
    • International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Bring Greetings at the Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership Conference
    • Community Leaders Mark the Beginning of Stop Sexual Exploitation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Recognize Stop Sexual Exploitation Week
    • Ministerial Statement – Minister Pam Parsons Recognizes National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Bring Greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs’ Keynote Luncheon
    • Gender Equality Initiatives Highlighted on Anniversary of Women Getting the Right to Vote
    • Provincial Government Provides Funding Support to Raise First Statue of a Historical Woman in St. John’s
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pam Parsons to Announce Funding Support for PerSIStence Theatre Company’s Statue Project
    • Diversity and Inclusion Celebrated on International Transgender Day of Visibility