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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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RT @UNODC_HTMSS: Organized criminal networks exploit more victims, with greater violence & higher profits than independent traffickers. On….
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RT @UNODC: “Organized criminal networks are behind 74% of detected trafficking cases,” says @GhadaFathiWaly. On World Day Against Traffick….
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RT @CanadaFP: On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Canada reaffirms its commitment to working with partners to #EndHumanTrafficking….
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RT @UN_Women: ⚠️ Women and girls remain the most detected victims of trafficking. To #EndHumanTrafficking, coordinated efforts are needed….
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RT @FBI: This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the FBI joins our partners throughout the world in reaffirming our commitment to co….
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RT @OPP_News: Human trafficking thrives in silence and we will not stay silent. In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons….
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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. @Sgambin @Mount_Pearl #GovNL
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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. @Sgambin #GovNL
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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. @Sgambin #GovNL
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RT @FFA_GovNL: Thursday, July 10: The Fire Hazard Rating is High, Very High or Extreme in most areas of NL. Burn permits are suspended in t….
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RT @NLSexualHealth: FOMO is real & can occur during Pride celebrations, especially those newly identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+. The warmline is….
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Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers responsible for the Status of Women gathered in Yellowknife this week where they discussed gender equality, ending gender-based violence, promoting economic empowerment, and creating a safer, more equitable Canada. @Sgambin #GovNL
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RT @FFA_GovNL: Check before you burn. Keep the fire small & contained & make sure you put it OUT before you leave i….
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RT @CraigBaird: Viola Desmond's story was forgotten for years until her sister Wanda Robson brought it back to light with Graham Reynolds.….
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HERSTORY Empowers! the late Mary Hodder, former MHA for Placentia West from 1996-2003, was the first woman Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chair of Committees in the NL Legislature. In 2024 she was awarded the King Charles III Medal for her years of public service. @Sgambin #GovNL
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HERSTORY Empowers! Yesterday’s Memorial Day event in Pouch Cove, for the first time in their fire department’s history, the colour party was entirely made up of female firefighters. Thank you to these remarkable women for your dedication and service! @Sgambin #GovNL
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HERSTORY Empowers! Elizabeth Gallagher was the longest-serving female Sergeant-at-Arms in the Commonwealth, and the second woman to hold the position anywhere in Canada. She retired from the House of Assembly in 2011. @Sgambin #GovNL
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RT @NLSexualHealth: As the sun sets on another season, it can be good to talk through plans/goals for the next!. The 2SLGBTQIA+ warmline is….
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RT @CSSD_GovNL: Benefit payments issued today!. For more information, or to find our if you are eligible to receive either of these Governm….
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