White Ribbon Day

Statement by Minister Monsef on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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On this day, in 1989, Canada suffered a national tragedy when 14 women were murdered and 13 others were wounded in a mass-shooting at l'cole Polytechnique de Montral simply because they were women.

Key Points: 
  • On this day, in 1989, Canada suffered a national tragedy when 14 women were murdered and 13 others were wounded in a mass-shooting at l'cole Polytechnique de Montral simply because they were women.
  • Nearly 30 years later, Canadians continue to come together to mark this horrendous act of gender-based violence, which led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
  • Annually, this important anniversary is part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which begin on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 and end with International Human Rights Day on December 10.
  • Our government is working to build a more inclusive Canada by taking concrete action to end gender-based violence.

White Ribbon UK Develop Video to Mark White Ribbon Day in the Campaign for the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Sunday 25th November marks White Ribbon Day - The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Key Points: 
  • Sunday 25th November marks White Ribbon Day - The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
  • Director Peter Giblin says: "The film explores the emotional aspect of domestic abuse and how that abuse takes place within a context of love.
  • To also raise awareness, White Ribbon UK are asking people to wear a white ribbon and pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
  • The film was self-funded and donated to White Ribbon, made by a diverse team which included domestic abuse survivors.