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CELEBRATING SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARKED IN OUR PROVINCE

Released on March 8, 2013

Events are being held around the world today in honour of International Women’s Day.  The United Nations has designated each March 8 since 1975 to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women everywhere.  In Saskatchewan, the theme of International Women’s Day in 2013 is “Women as Mentors: Building Leadership Together”.

“International Women’s Day is an important opportunity for us to celebrate the many accomplishments of women in our province,” Social Services Minister and Minister responsible fo the Status of Women June Draude said.  “This year we recognize the efforts of women who are helping to grow our province by sharing their experience and knowledge as mentors.  For that, we thank these women, and encourage them to continue sharing their expertise with future generations.”

Women have played an increasingly important role in the economic growth of Saskatchewan.  According to a report by Sask Trends Monitor in April of 2012, the 71.7 per cent employment rate in Saskatchewan for women aged 15-64 is well above the national average of 68.9 per cent, and the third highest among the provinces.

The Status of Women Office in the Ministry of Social Services, through an International Women’s Day Grant program, is providing funding support to enable 96 eligible community-based women’s organizations to host events in 45 Saskatchewan communities throughout the month of March.  A complete list of the events being sponsored is available on the Status of Women website at http://www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/2013-IWD.pdf.

“Our government is pleased to support events that help community-based women’s organizations promote and celebrate the achievements of Saskatchewan women,” Draude said.  “Women are, and will continue to be, leaders and role models in communities across our province.  Their contributions are helping to make Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and raise our families.”

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For more information, contact:

Linda Saliken
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246
Email: Linda.Saliken@gov.sk.ca 

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