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WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATED IN PA

Released on February 19, 2002

The Provincial Government is supporting 13 Prince Albert, community-based

organizations in hosting events and activities in celebration of

International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th. Activities will occur

throughout the month of March.



"One hundred and two Saskatchewan organizations have been provided with

grants of $500 in order to profile an issue that impacts women, raise

awareness about IWD and its significance, and highlight the important work

of these organizations who contribute so much to our quality of life in

Saskatchewan," Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Judy Junor

said.



"In Prince Albert, groups will use the grants to sponsor events that

recognize the social and economic contributions women have made to our

communities, to increase public understanding of a diversity of issues

confronting women, to discuss issues that impact their community, and to

profile the organization's services," Junor added. "I encourage the public

to attend these events."



March 8th is celebrated as International Women's Day around the world. It

is a time to celebrate women's social and economic achievements and to

consider challenges that still lie ahead. It is a stime to reflect on

issues of significance to women and bring these issues to the attention of

Saskatchewan people. The theme chosen for this year's IWD grant program is

"The Diversity of Women".



Activities in Prince Albert range from essay contests to educational forums

on issues such as family violence, poverty, women in non-traditional

occupations, economic security and independence, and balancing work and

family.



Non-profit community-based groups whose primary mandate is to provide

services to women or work toward equality for women were eligible. Groups

from Buffalo Narrows to Hudson Bay to Estevan received grants.



For a listing of events for IWD you can access the Women's Secretariat's

Web site at www.womensec.gov.sk.ca/Events.html.



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For more information, contact:



Gail Quinney

Women's Secretariat

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-2340

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