National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

“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.

Artist: Shalak

For more events in Ontario, check out this page in The Society News

Artist: Wales

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.

Artist: EGR

Does the country you live in have a day for Action on Violence Against Women?

Artists: Wales & Tensoe2

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.

Artist: Art Child

Pics taken by Resa – 2016 & 2017

Toronto & Winnipeg

Artists: Credited under pics, if known

 

Uber Lagomorpha & Rodentia

Rabbits are uber-smart, and it’s not just because they wear glasses.

Artist: Uber 5000

Sometimes it’s because they don’t want to wear glasses. (vanity reasons)

Artist: Uber 5000

Rabbits will be rabbits.

Artist: Uber 5000

However, squirrels and chipmunks often wear watches (Thank you Carolee)

Whereas rats prefer donuts.

Artist: Uber 5000

They also mesmerize you by running on a wheel.

Artist: Uber 5000

Hey, Mr. Wapojif !  I could be a hamster. Look how cute I am!

Artist: Uber 5000

Pics taken by Resa – November 12, 2017

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Uber 5000

Artist: Uber 5000

 

John Coltrane & Billie Holiday

I was all shivers when I found this outstanding mural in east end Toronto.

Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514

This pic is worth blowing up with 1 click on the pic!

Artist: Omen514

Lucky me! There were reflections in windows across the street.

Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514

Pics taken by Resa – November 12, 2017

Toronto Canada

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Artist: Omen514
Artist: Omen514