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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATED

Released on March 8, 2002

International Women's Day, March 8th, is a day to recognize initiatives to

support and improve the quality of life for women and their families.



"Those initiatives have been carried out in a number of areas, targeted at

improving the income, health and equity of women," Minister Responsible for

the Status of Women Judy Junor said.



"In the past year, our government increased maternal and parental leave

entitlements, making it more affordable for both women and men to spend

more time at home with their infant during such an important time in a

child's development."



Government intiatives have worked to improve women's income in other ways.

Changes to the tax system will result in approximately 55,000 single

parents, low-income seniors, minimum wage earners and working families who

will no longer pay provincial income tax. The Child Tax Credit offered for

the first time in 2001, helps Saskatchewan families with the costs of

raising children.



Other initiatives have focused directly on improving women's

health. "Recently, the province announced the development of screening

programs for breast cancer, cervical cancer and bone mineral density

throughout the province to ensure early detection and treatment," Junor

said.



In recognition of accomplishments made by women, organizations and

community groups are hosting International Women's Day activities. "I

encourage residents to take part in some of these activities to show their

appreciation of the contributions made by women," Junor said.



International Women's Day activities are occurring in Saskatchewan

communities throughout the month of March. For more information on events

happening in your community, check the Women's Secretariat Web site at

www.womensec.gov.sk.ca.



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For more information, contact:



Gail Quinney

Women's Secretariat

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-2340

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