The 16 Days of Activism gives communities an opportunity to strengthen commitments to gender equality, safety, and justice for women, while highlighting the ongoing fight against gender-based violence worldwide
November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
The day was established by the United Nations in 1999 to honor the Mirabal sisters, who were assassinated in 1960 for opposing the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.
The global campaign runs from November 25 to December 10.
Melissa Leveck, Executive Director of Leeds and Grenville Interval House, is raising awareness about the impact of gender-based violence on women in the region.
She said gender-based violence affects women across all communities.
Leveck said demand for support services has risen in the region.
She outlined what the campaign aims to achieve.
Leveck explained how Leeds and Grenville Interval House are marking both the day and the 16 Days of Activism.
She also spoke about some of the biggest barriers women face today.
The 16 Days of Activism gives communities an opportunity to strengthen commitments to gender equality, safety, and justice for women, while highlighting the ongoing fight against gender-based violence worldwide.
Flag-raising times and locations:
9:00: a.m. – North Grenville Municipal Centre
10:00: a.m. – Brockville Police Station
12:00: p.m. – Downtown Brockville
3:00: p.m. – Town of Gananoque Municipal Office
Story by Evan Gibb