Women's Issues
The ministry of Human Services is responsible for women's issues. The ministry provides advice and information to the minister and to other Alberta government departments; undertakes joint projects with other government departments, and with similar agencies in other jurisdictions; and promotes public and government awareness of issues of concern to women.
For more information, contact:
Women’s Issues
Alberta Human Services
Suite 339, Sterling Place
9940 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2
Phone: 780-422-5916 (Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Fax: 780-427-2039
For toll-free access in Alberta, dial 310-0000.
Federal-Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women Annual Meeting
GATINEAU, QC – Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women gathered in Gatineau, Quebec, on July 4 and 5, 2011, for their 29th annual meeting. They re-affirmed their steadfast commitment to ending violence against women and to improving women’s economic security. Human Services participated in this meeting and supports the initiatives noted in the news release. Read the news release.
Alberta Labour Force Profiles - Women 2010
This report was commissioned by the Government of Manitoba on behalf of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial forum of senior officials responsible for the Status of Women committee. Its purpose is to identify practices that can help the efforts of Canadian organizations to prevent human trafficking and support those affected by it. Click here to read the complete report.
Aboriginal Women and Violence
Summary information from the national policy forum on Aboriginal Women and Violence: Building Safe and Healthy Families and Communities held in Ottawa on March 27-28, 2006
Click here for more information
Important Days of the Year
International Women's Day, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Women's History Month and Persons Day.
Persons Case Scholarship
The Persons Case Scholarships are intended for students whose studies will ultimately contribute to the advancement of women, or who are studying in fields where members of their gender are traditionally few in number.
From the Government of Canada - Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Violence Against Women
Measuring Violence Against Women summarizes what is currently known about violence against women in Canada, and highlights areas where further research and data collection is needed.
Women's Organizations of Alberta (WOA) Directory
The WOA Directory lists Alberta organizations providing services and programs for women.
