October 18, 2016
Creation of the Provincial Action Network on the Status of Women (PANSOW)
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Status of Women Councils of Newfoundland Labrador has established a Provincial Action Network on the Status of Women (PANSOW). PANSOW will apply a ‘provincial lens’ to issues of equality and ensure a public voice for women from a non-partisan, grassroots, and feminist perspective. PANSOW will consist of the Executive Directors of all 8 councils in Newfoundland and Labrador. PANSOW’s mandate is two-fold
- To educate and build awareness on broad issues related to gender equity and justice in the province.
- To advocate for change in government policy and legislation that facilitates gender equity and justice.
There are 8 Status of Women Councils in Newfoundland and Labrador. Their mandate is to advocate and to lobby for gender equity. The Status of Women Councils of Newfoundland and Labrador have a long standing and successful history of developing and delivering unique, women centred services and advocating for gender rights. The first Status of Women Council was established in 1972.
For Further Information Contact:
Jenny Wright
Tel: 709.753.0220
Email: jenny@sjwomenscentre.ca
Janice Kennedy
Tel: 709.643.4444
Email: executivedirector.bsgswc@gmail.com