May 14, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced a call for proposals for the 2026 Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The Program reaffirms government’s commitment to preventing violence experienced by Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people…
May 13, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced a call for proposals for the 2026 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Funding for the program is made possible through a $13.6 million, four-year bilateral agreement with Women…
May 5, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, I rise to recognize today as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women,…
May 4, 2026
The Office of Women and Gender Equality is pleased to offer two new violence awareness posters for distribution to community partners, schools and any other public facing organizations or businesses for display in their premises. One poster is designed for…
April 30, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, will bring greetings and sign a proclamation recognizing Stop Sexual Exploitation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador on Friday, May 1. The event will take place at Thrive Community Youth Network,…
March 30, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, I rise to recognize a remarkable group of young women who are recipients of the 100th Anniversary…
March 27, 2026
The Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council met this week in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. During the meeting, council members, presenters and other participants talked about key challenges affecting Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people, including issues related to culture, health and wellness, justice…
March 6, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality is recognizing the achievements, leadership, and resilience of women throughout the province, as Newfoundland and Labrador marks International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. Celebrating International Women’s Day shines a…
March 5, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, I rise today to recognize March 8 as International Women’s Day. On this day, we celebrate the…
February 25, 2026
Our government supports Bill S-242, An Act Respecting National Action for the Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence (Georgina’s Law). The legislation calls for strong, coordinated national action to address intimate partner violence, ensuring that efforts across jurisdictions are consistent, informed…
