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DAY 2: 16 days of activism against gender based violence![]()
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"On April 30, 2021, A Report to Guide the Implementation of a National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence was given to the federal government of Canada.![]()
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With this report, governments at all levels now have the definitive answer to the question:![]()
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***What will it take to achieve a Canada free of gender-based violence?***![]()
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This report is the culmination of 10 years of advocacy for a National Action Plan (NAP)."![]()
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Read the report here:![]()
nationalactionplan.ca/#takeaction
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence ! :![]()
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...is an annual international campaign which lasts![]()
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FROM: November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women![]()
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UNTIL: December 10, the World Human Rights Day.![]()
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The 16 Days are an opportunity to come together as Canadians, and with partners around the world, to call out and speak up on gender-based violence and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+(two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, plus ), and gender diverse individuals.![]()
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The 16 Days is an opportunity to come together to address injustices and take immediate action to create safe homes, communities, and workplaces for everyone.![]()
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Between November 25 and December 10, we invite you to join the conversation and reflect on the immediate actions you can take to end gender-based violence."![]()
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women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/about-16-days.html?fbclid=...
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You can now apply for the Christmas Index - a program that gives a little Christmas magic to families in need when money for special occasions is tight!![]()
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You can apply to be supported, or to sponsor a family. ![]()
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Support Application:![]()
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Sponsor Application:![]()
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Sponsorship Application – Colchester Christmas Index
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The Truro Pride Society will be recognizing ![]()
Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov 20th, at 6pm.![]()
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The Town of Truro will be lighting up the Truro Library in the trans pride flag. We will be reading the names of those known to have lost their lives to transphobic violence in the past year.![]()
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This event will be shared through Facebook Live, and in person, (while respecting public health measures) as we recognize and remember those who lost their lives to hate and bigotry, may they rest in power."The Truro Pride Society will be recognizing ![]()
Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov 20th, at 6pm.![]()
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The Town of Truro will be lighting up the Truro Library in the trans pride flag. We will be reading the names of those known to have lost their lives to transphobic violence in the past year.![]()
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We will be sharing this event through Facebook Live or bring a candle and join us in person (while respecting public health measures) as we recognize and remember those who lost their lives to hate and bigotry, may they rest in power.
You are invited to honour the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women with: The Lotus Centre, The Mi'Kmaw Family Healing Centre, Third Place Transition House and Colchester Sexual Assault Centre.![]()
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We will meet at 5pm at Victoria Square (Commercial Street) for a brief ceremony including:![]()
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Opening Prayer by Ella Paul as well as brief speeches by Brooke Paul (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls) , Jeanne Sarson & Linda MacDonald (Femicide),![]()
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Following the speeches we will walk down Prince Street to Dominion Street, ending at The Lotus Centre gazebo (67 Dominion) for a brief ribbon ceremony and light snacks and warm drinks.![]()
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As per provincial guidelines we do ask that those attending wear masks, social distance and follow covid19 protocols.![]()
(Proof of vaccination)
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Today begins 16 days of activism against gender based violence. Between November 25 and December 10, we invite you to join the conversation and reflect on the immediate actions you can take to end gender-based violence.
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