News Releases

Nova Scotia joins others around the globe today, March 8, recognizing International Women's Day and the role it plays in shining a light on women's issues.

The financial burden for 20 women studying sciences, trades and technology at Nova Scotia Community College will be lightened thanks to bursaries offered as part of International Women's Day.

NOTE: A social media version of this release with hi-res, downloadable photos, audio and video clips will be available later today, Dec. 6, at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2011-12-06-Day-of-Remembrance/ . Today is a time to remember women who suffer from domestic violence, and those who have died because of it.

Six new members are joining the Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

More than 50 Nova Scotia women will learn how to navigate a campaign or run for elected office through a series of hands-on workshops at this weekend's sixth Campaign School for Women.

The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women is holding its sixth Campaign School for Women from Oct. 14 to 16.

Women across Nova Scotia will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, with a number of special events being held from Yarmouth to Sydney.

Violence against women is never acceptable, excusable or tolerable.

Nova Scotians celebrating Mi'kmaq and Women's History months were joined by one of the country's top advocates for women and Native's rights today, Oct. 25.

Des enjeux tels que la protection des aides familiales, l'industrie du sexe et les médias sociaux ont fait l'objet de discussions cette semaine lors de la rencontre des ministres de l'Atlantique responsables de la condition de la femme qui a eu lieu à Quispamsis, au Nouveau-Brunswick.