FST marks Day of Remembrance
December 5, 2024
Friday (Dec. 6) is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to recognize the 14 women killed and those injured 35 years ago at l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal.
It is a day to pay tribute to the memory of the murdered women and others who have experienced or who have died because of gender-based violence (GBV) and reminds us that we must continue our important work to eliminate GBV and bring hope to all those impacted by it.
It is also a reminder of the work of our Violence Against Women program and its current social media postings aligned with the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign which started Nov. 25 and runs until Tuesday (Dec. 10) – International Human Rights Day.
Our VAW team is highlighting client voices on our social media channels every day of the campaign. Clients are sharing their thoughts anonymously on what they would like to advocate for in the fight against gender-based violence.
Check out the campaign on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Use the #IWouldLikeToAdvocateFor to share your support for the campaign.
It is every woman’s fundamental right to live and feel safe in her home and community, and to have the freedom to make choices that are best for herself and her dependents. As we continue to engage, fight against violence, and advocate for systemic changes, we want to uplift the voices of our clients who have lived experience, and to support them in sustaining a life free from threats and acts of violence.
The 2023-24 Annual Femicide List prepared by the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) reports 62 women and children were killed through gender-based violence between Nov. 26, 2023 and Nov. 25, 2024.
Read statement on Women and Gender Equality Canada