National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a significant day in Canada, observed annually on December 6th. It commemorates the tragedy that occurred on December 6th, 1989, when 14 women were murdered at Ecole Polytechnique Montreal by a gunman who targeted them because of their gender, for being a woman. This day of significance serves as a reminder, that gender-based violence continues to be a prevalent issue affecting women, girls, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals across Canada and throughout the world. This important day is also a call to action, take time today to – remember, reflect and take meaningful actions to end violence against women.

Learn more about:
1. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/national-day-remembrance.html)
2. The Facts about Gender-Based Violence (https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/gender-based-violence/)