News Releases
New Face on Advisory Council on the Status of Women
2008/05/30 - 14:03The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women will have a new face beginning Sunday, June 1. Jennie Orlando of Halifax joins the council for a two-year term, representing women in metro Halifax. - (full text)International Women's Day Celebration at New YWCA Women's Space
2008/03/06 - 11:21A discussion of ways to increase the number of women involved in community and public life will headline Opening Doors, a celebration of International Women's Day, March 8. - (full text)Remembrance, United Action on Violence Against Women
2007/12/06 - 10:43Working together to stop woman abuse was the focus of a ceremony at Province House, in Halifax, today, Dec. 6. - (full text)La famille et les amis peuvent aider à éliminer la violence
2007/11/30 - 15:23La publication intitulée Changer pour le mieux : un livre pour les femmes victimes de violence présente les étapes à suivre pour se protéger et se libérer de la violence familiale en Nouvelle-Écosse, et contient maintenant des renseignements à l'intention des familles et des amis qui veulent aider. - (full text)How Family and Friends Can Help Stop the Violence
2007/11/30 - 15:18Making Changes: A Book for Women in Abusive Relationships lays out the steps to safety and freedom from family violence in Nova Scotia and now contains advice and information on what family and friends can do to help. - (full text)Le Manuel du soignant maintenant disponible en français
2007/10/26 - 15:11Un manuel visant à aider les personnes de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui prennent soin de leur famille, de leurs amis, de leurs voisins et d'autres personnes dans leur communauté est maintenant disponible en français. - (full text)Handbook for Caregivers Now Available in French
2007/10/26 - 15:07A handbook to help Nova Scotia caregivers look after their family, friends, neighbours and other people in their communities is now available in French. - (full text)30 Years Strong and Looking Ahead
2007/10/09 - 10:17Increasing women's participation in public decision-making, engaging youth, and creating a more inclusive society are some of the issues the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women will explore through a forward-looking lecture marking its 30th anniversary. - (full text)New Handbook Provides Help to Caregivers
2007/09/13 - 14:08A new information resource to help the 36 per cent of Nova Scotians who care for family, friends, neighbours and other people in their communities was launched today, Sept. 13. - (full text)Linda Carvery Appointed Federal Citizenship Judge
2007/08/21 - 11:07Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Minister of Immigration and Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act, congratulates council member Linda Carvery on her recent federal appointment as a citizenship judge in Halifax. - (full text)