DC marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2023

Today, Durham College (DC) joins communities across Canada to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is a time to honour the 14 women killed at Polytechnique Montréal in 1989 and reflect on all the women whose lives have been taken by or affected by gender-based violence.

To mark this significant date, DC will hold a memorial ceremony on campus to honour the lives lost. The flags at both the Oshawa and Whitby campuses have also been lowered to half-mast.

“On this day of significance, we encourage members of our DC community to take a moment to reflect,” says Don Lovisa, president. “By amplifying the voices of survivors of gender-based violence, we can work together to end violence against women.”

Durham College is committed to creating a safe campus community, free of all forms of violence. All members of the DC community are encouraged to speak out against harmful behaviours to help end gender-based violence in our communities.