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Today, we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On this day, we remember the lives of 14 young women tragically lost in the École Polytechnique massacre on December 6, 1989. We also honour all women and girls who have been victims of gender-based violence. This is a day of reflection and a call to action. As a community, we must stand united against violence and work toward building a society rooted in respect, equity, and safety for everyone. Let us commit to fostering change, supporting survivors, and challenging the systems and behaviours that perpetuate violence. Together, we can create a future where everyone can live free from fear. We remember. We reflect. We act. #NationalDayOfRemembrance #EndGenderBasedViolence #MapleRidgeCares

December 6th marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (also informally called White Ribbon Day). On this day, we honour the 14 young women and students who tragically lost their lives at the hands of an anti-feminist gunman in a violent mass shooting while attending an engineering class at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. This later came to be known as the Montréal Massacre. While anyone can be a victim of violence, we know that girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals are at higher risk and these acts are often experienced disproportionately by marginalized groups and individuals with intersecting identities: ⚠️ It is estimated that 1 in 3 women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime (UNHCR) ⚠️ Nearly 9 out of 10 victims of sexual assault who had a disability were women (Statistics Canada, 2018) ⚠️ Indigenous women and girls are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than any other women in Canada, and 16 times more likely than Caucasian women (National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, 2019) ⚠️ Those who identify as homosexual or bisexual have a rate of sexual assault was six times higher than those who identify as heterosexual (Statistics Canada, 2014) As we reflect on this significant event in our history, it also serves as an important reminder that there are still countless victims and survivors today who have faced some form of gender-based violence, and all of us must do our part to stand against misogyny, violence, discrimination, and hate. Additional Resources If you would like to learn more about this issue or find out ways that you can offer support, we encourage you to visit the following websites: https://lnkd.in/eg7Q-5Gu https://lnkd.in/eBnfma3 https://lnkd.in/dFTChYYR

Our new report on #femicides, jointly developed with UNODC, reveals a tragic reality: In 2023, 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally. 60 percent of them died at the hands of their partners, ex-partners, or family members. Violence against women and girls remains pervasive but it is preventable. At UN Women, we are committed to galvanizing global action for greater accountability, more funding, and renewed commitment to a future where every woman and girls can live safely without fear. Together, we can build a future where violence against women and girls is relegated to a memory of the past.

25th November is the International for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It also marks the beginning of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Violence Against Women is defined by the UN as "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life." Generally, it is violence inflicted on women because of their gender. It is necessary to normalise speaking out about such acts, to help raise awareness, and prevent Gender-Based Violence. What do you think are some root causes of Violence Against Women in your country/culture?

Globally, 1-in-3 women — or almost 736 million women — have been subjected to physical and (or) sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life according to UN Women data. Worriedly, girls are at particular risk of violence—1 in 4 adolescent girls is abused by their partners. In 2023, at least 51,100 women ended with one final and brutal act — their murder by partners and family members which means one woman killed every 10 minutes. Moreover, up to 58% of women experience technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and up to 70% of women suffer in conflict zones, wars, and humanitarian crises. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is intended to highlight this ongoing crisis and call for collective action for its solution. November 25 to December 10 is an established period of 16 Days of Activism encouraging governments and individuals to take meaningful steps to prevent violence against girls and women. In the card, have compiled actionable steps you can take during this time to make a difference.

Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we pause to #RememberThe14 women killed at L'École Polytechnique in #Montreal in 1989 and all the women who have lost their lives to violence. This day is dedicated to remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. We remain committed to fighting gender-based violence and recognize that women, girls, 2SLGBTQI+ and gender-diverse individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination. We can help to address gender-based violence by listening to survivors, speaking up against harmful behaviours and pledging to learn from our past. Learn more at york.ca/InclusiveYR #InclusiveYR

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful form of gender-based violence that involves the partial or total removal of female genitalia. It is rooted in gender inequality and causes severe physical and emotional harm, including pain, complications in childbirth, and lasting trauma. FGM violates human rights and perpetuates the oppression of women and girls, making it a key issue in the global fight against gender-based violence.

TW: Abuse, GBV, DV and IPV Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we pause to remember the 14 young women lost to violence at the École Polytechnique in 1989. This day is not just about remembrance—it’s a call to action to end gender-based violence in Canada. 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime, and intimate partner violence is 7 times higher for women under 25. Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors, and take steps toward lasting change. Join the conversation and let’s act for a future free from violence. #RemembranceAndAction #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #16DaysOfActivism #Canada #ViolencePrevention #TakeAction

Every 10 minutes, a woman or girl loses her life to femicide. A recent report by UN Women and the UNODC highlights a chilling reality: in 2023, 140 women and girls were killed every day by a partner or close relative. This devastating statistic emphasizes the urgent need for global action to address gender-based violence, ensure justice, and protect the lives of women and girls everywhere. Read more: https://bit.ly/3V9dNqg #16DaysOfActivism

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Today we remember, Geneviève Bergeron - civil engineering student Hélène Colgan - mechanical engineering student Nathalie Croteau - mechanical engineering student Barbara Daigneault - mechanical engineering student Anne-Marie Edward - chemical engineering student Maud Haviernick - materials engineering student Maryse Leclair - materials engineering student Anne-Marie Lemay - mechanical engineering student Sonia Pelletier - mechanical engineering student Michèle Richard - materials engineering student Annie St-Arneault - mechanical engineering student Annie Turcotte - materials engineering student Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz - nursing student Maryse Laganière - budget clerk in finance department And, all those impacted by violence against women. Violence against women is perpetuated and legitimized by the patriarchy - by unequal power distributions and expectations that make it OK for a person to feel like harming another is a legitimate option. Patriarchy believes that women and gender diverse folks are "less than" and it dehumanizes them. It blows my mind how prevalent this still is today - and that it keeps increasing. This is within all of our power to change, disrupt and prevent. Take action today. Call out discriminatory behaviours, harmful jokes, belittling or harming others - and support the numerous victims and survivors. Organizations like Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society are doing amazing work and need your support to end the cycle of gender based violence. #GBV #DomesticViolence #NationalDayforActionAgainstViolenceAgainstWomen