Office of Women and Gender Equality
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News and information from the Office of Women and Gender Equality, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. #GovNL
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https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/wge/ 06-03-2013 19:10:28
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Today we recognize non-binary people in our province, honour their experiences and amplify their voices, not just today but every day. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL
HERSTORY Empowers! The Hon. Lynn Verge who represented the District of Humber East as a Progressive Conservative from 1979-1996, was the first women to lead a political party in NL. She was also the first woman to serve as the leader of the opposition. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL
HERSTORY Empowers! Mount Pearl's Chelsea Lane is an award-winning municipal councillor, community volunteer and educator. She was recently honored with Kin Canada's Top 30 under 30 Award, for exemplifying leadership, dedication & passion for service. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) City of Mount Pearl #GovNL
“Organized criminal networks are behind 74% of detected trafficking cases,” says Ghada Fathi Waly. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, let’s act faster and smarter, strengthen justice systems, end impunity and ensure traffickers have nowhere to hide. #EndHumanTrafficking
Organized criminal networks exploit more victims, with greater violence & higher profits than independent traffickers. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, UN Office on Drugs & Crime & Diane Schmitt urge global action to dismantle these operations and #EndHumanTrafficking. Read more ⤵️
Registration for the fall 2025 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop opens Aug. 4! This year’s event will run Sept. 12-14 at Pinchgut Lake near Corner Brook. To register, email [email protected] or call 709-229-7888. gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… #GovNL Office of Women and Gender Equality
HERSTORY Empowers! Millie Walsh of Fleur de Lys is known for her passionate work as an educator, municipal leader and as an advocate for community development and tourism. She is also the owner of Sam’s Place, a loving tribute to her late daughter Samantha Walsh. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL
HERSTORY Empowers! Eleanor Bonnell of St. John's has been a volunteer with MUN's Alumni Association, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital and Bridges to Hope. A founding member of the Healthcare Corporation, she is also an active member of St. David's Presbyterian Church. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL
HERSTORY EMPOWERS! Doretta Strickland of Triton is dedicated community volunteer, municipal leader and fish plant worker. A recognized union leader, she was the first woman elected vice-president of the Industrial Retail Offshore Sector for FFAW/Unifor. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL
HERSTORY Empowers! Margo Cranford of St. John's, is a founding partner of Flanker Press Ltd. and for the past 30 years, has been an enthusiastic promoter of NL culture. An active volunteer with the Royal Canadian Legion, she is also a beautiful singer. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL
HERSTORY Empowers! Nancy Hollett of St. John's began volunteering at age 11. She President of the Rotary Club of St. John’s, a member of the St. John’s Citizen’s Crime Prevention Committee and lends a hand to many other organizations. Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Liberal (She/Her) #GovNL