National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

 

On December 6, 1989 a misogynistic act of violence against women occurred at Polytechnique Montréal where 14 women were murdered. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a day for us to mourn the loss of these 14 women, and to reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred and misogyny that still exists today.

In Canada and around the world, women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face unacceptable violence and discrimination. Achieving a world free from gender-based violence requires everyone to educate themselves, their families and communities on gender-based violence, centre the voices of survivors in our actions and speak up against harmful behaviours.

 

Ways to support and get involved

• Wear a white ribbon on December 6

• Attend a vigil in your community

• Take a Moment of silence on December 6 at 11:00 am

• Donate to a local women’s shelter

• Donate to the Redress Charity https://redress.org/

• Learn about the current issues of gender violence

 

In memory of the victims of the Montreal Massacre

• Geneviève Bergeron

• Hélène Colgan

• Nathalie Croteau

• Barbara Daigneault

• Anne-Marie Edward

• Maud Haviernick

• Maryse Laganière

• Maryse Leclair

• Anne-Marie Lemay

• Sonia Pelletier

• Michèle Richard

• Annie St-Arneault

• Annie Turcotte

• Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz