“Canada’s Parliament declared December 6th the “National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women”, following the murder of 14 female engineering students at l’École Polytechnique de Montreal in 1989.”
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women took place on November 25 and marked the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This ends on December 10, with International Human Rights Day.
To read about it see The Governnment of Canada‘s page on it.
Or this page: National Day of Remembrance
To read about events scheduled for this day in Toronto check out this information on The University of Toronto site.
For more events in Ontario, check out this page in The Society News
For Events in British Columbia check out Public Service Alliance of Canada, B.C. Region
There might be an event near you, no matter where you live in Canada, that you can attend.
Or, put it out on social media.
Does the country you live in have a day for Action on Violence Against Women?
Including the header, there 14 images of women in this post, one for each of the women of Remembrance on December 6. 9 are from back alleys, 4 are in underpasses & 1 is found in a deserted industry lot.
Pics taken by Resa – 2016 & 2017
Toronto & Winnipeg
Artists: Credited under pics, if known
Graffiti Lux Art & More 
Your choice of images fits the day. Well done, Resa!
Thank you, Frank! 😀
Wonderful post. Just wonderful. I’m going to reblog it so everyone can see it. Thank you so much for this.
I’m especially happy that you like this post! And again, thanks for the reblog! 😀
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Yes indeed, Resa; Australia has a very open and educational programme which is televised with events open to all.
“25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day.”
https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/
Yay for Australia!! I see many similarities to Canada.
xoxoxo
Resa, this is wonderful. Canada is very active in so many wonderful causes, not this least, this cause. My hat’s off to you folks up there. Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Women, and the call to stop the violence. ❤
Thank you, Holly! You must have a day in the States for this?
Violence must end! ❤
PS I went to your latest post, and it's password protected…. which is why I did not like or comment.
Thanks Resa. I have a Canadian friend who is writing a book about the violence against the indigenous women there. I decided not to publicly publish my last poem so rather than trash it it made it private. I hate to trash anything. Much love to you Resa.🦋
Yes, the indigenous women disappearing is frightening and horrible!
Love to you, too!
It’s really horrible. I had no idea about that!
It’s very good of you to do this, Resa. This event should be remembered.
Definitely, it should be remembered!
Fabulous post Resa! I’m sorry I haven’t been actively commenting, but I’m still watching your lovely blog. I’m deep into dissertation territory. I hope you are well!
Glad you are enjoying, and it’s great to see you! 😀
Hope you are well, too!
This is a wonderful way to bring more attention to the cause, Resa! I love being Canadian. We are such a caring people, as a whole.
I agree with that! I love being Canadian, too! ❤
An issue close to my heart. Lovely remembrance!
Thank you, you have a good heart!
Stunning, dear Resa… ((I had to google it)): In Argentina the day is November 25Th (actually it comes from the ONU and lasts 16 days, although it is often considered to be the 25th). Here is a link: http://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/ Love & best wishes 🙂
Followed your link. Wonderful! Many countries are involved in this 16 day awareness campaign. Yes, it ends on December 10, with International Human Rights Day.
Yet, I find it sad that we need to have special weeks and days to highlight this.
I grew up naively believing that all of this is in the past. I was wrong.
Oh wow this is beautiful and a wonderful tribute 💕💕
Thank you, MM! 💝💙
Thank you for your excellent and important post Resa!!!!
Oh, Dave! Thank you so much! I think it is an important issue, too. Not all pictures are pretty. Again, thank you!!!
In India also it is 25th November.
That is so great, Sidran! Many are unaware that their country participates in a day for awareness of violence against women.
A lot more need to be done as the rate of violence against women in India has shown a steady increase over the years. Shame!