Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women NL
Address: 15 Hallett Crescent, Suite 103, St. John’s, NL A1B 4C4
| Tel: (709) 753-7270 Toll-Free Tel: 1-877-753-7270 Email: info@pacsw.ca Website: http://pacsw.ca/ | Fax: (709) 753-7367 Twitter: @PACSWNL Facebook: @PACSWNL |
Mandate:
The Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women NL (PACSW) is a legislated provincial government agency which reports to the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. Their mandate is to advise the minister, and other government departments, on matters that impact the status of women and gender in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Target Population:
The Office of Women and Gender Equality, women and women identified individuals, community organizations, and other equality-seeking organizations, which share an agenda to advance women and gender equality.
Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:
Through our many community partnerships, we raise awareness on issues of concern on women and gender. We are not a front-line service provider however we are fortunate to have a multitude of organizations in the province doing this valuable work and work with them to achieve our priorities areas of: Women’s Health and Well-Being, Women’s Safety, and Women’s Economic Security and Prosperity.