This message is being sent on behalf of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Please direct any questions to diversity@durhamcollege.ca. 

November marks Women’s Abuse Awareness Month and Durham College (DC) is preparing for the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. 

The international campaign begins Saturday, November 25 with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until Human Rights Day on Sunday, December 10. 

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is proud to share the following in-person and virtual events with all members of the campus community to help raise awareness, galvanize advocacy efforts, and share knowledge and strategies to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence. Registration is only required if it’s indicated. 

We are also collecting new and unopened items such as female personal hygiene products, clothing, kids’ toys, and toiletries between November 25 and December 10 for local Violence Against Women Shelters. Donation boxes will be setup at the entrance of the Student Services and Gordon Willey Building, however, please drop off gift cards directly to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Room C106.     

Event details: 

Women’s Abuse Awareness Event hosted by The Women’s Committee of Durham Region 

November 27 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. 

Ontario Tech, 61 Charles St., Downtown Oshawa  

We also encourage you to wear purple on November 27 to demonstrate your support and commitment to ending gender-based violence.

Campus and Community Gender-based Violence Resource Sharing 

November 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Vendors Alley, Oshawa Campus 

Student Workshop – “Understanding Healthy Relationships and Sexual Violence” 

November 29 at 2:00 p.m. 

Oshawa campus, Room G213 

A virtual option is available at 10 a.m., to attend this session please register online. 

Campus and Community Gender-based Violence Resource Sharing 

December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Whitby Campus, front entrance atrium 

National Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony 

December 6 

• Oshawa campus, Centre for Innovation and Research (CIR), Room 102, at 10 a.m. 
• Whitby Campus, front entrance atrium at 2 p.m. 

Student Workshop – Understanding Healthy Relationships and Sexual Violence 

December 8 at 2 p.m. 

Whitby campus, Main building, Room 1-12 

Please register online. 

We recognize that members of our campus community are people with lives, histories, and struggles that we may not be privy to. As such, our upcoming programming will mention different forms of gender-based violence and sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and murder. Please prioritize your mental health and well-being. We encourage participants to take the space you need for each event. Visit us online for more resources and support.   

If you are experiencing any form of gender-based violence or questioning your safety, please seek help immediately. 

On-campus supports include: 

• The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’s Sexual Violence Education and Prevention Coordinator available via email atSVsupport@durhamcollege.ca. Campus Security and Safety can be contacted at extension 2400 from a campus landline or 905.721.3211 from a mobile phone. 

For off-campus support, please call 911.