Submitted by Karoline Guelke This week the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence came to an end. This event was started to remember the 14 women who were killed 35 years ago by a male classmate who objected to the presence of women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, making this a case of femicide. Gender-based violence continues to be a reality for … [Read more...] about Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024
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Come Together, Act Now!
16 Days of Activism: Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence in Canada and Beyond The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, running from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), is an important Canadian and Global movement for change. This year, the campaign carries … [Read more...] about Come Together, Act Now!
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6th, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women falls during the 16 Days of Activism, and this powerful day is observed to remember the women who were murdered during the tragic mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. To honour the 14 women who were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, across Canada, we … [Read more...] about National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
