16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

November 25, 2022

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As a content warning, please note that this webpage includes information about gender-based violence and sexual violence. We understand that this can trigger strong reactions and we encourage the community to connect with �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s  Sexual Assault Support Centre  and/or Health and Counselling Services  for support. Additional community supports can also be found here and at the bottom of this webpage.

Today, November 25^th, is the and marks the start of the annual 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. At FIST we are always thinking about the ways in which violence impacts the lives of our communities and beyond. Today, like every other day we will continue to teach our students about gender-based violence in Canada and beyond and the intersectional realities that put the most marginalized communities at risk.

For more information, events and resources, check out the links below:

Events:

Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women: Join OCTEVAW at Ottawa City Hall on Friday, November 25th at 5PM to launch #16DaysOfActivism
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan: On November 27, join the for Afghan women & girls
Amnesty International Canada and Sisters Trust:
The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF): On November 30, the CJF, in collaboration with the campaign and Canadian Women’s Foundation present: The Chilling Tide of Abuse Faced by Women Journalists (Free event – register )
�Ӱ�ԭ��’s School of Journalism and Communication, in conjunction with CBC/Radio-Canada and #NotOK: Join in on an imprtant conversation on December 1; JOURNALISTS AND ONLINE HATE: What to do when the battlefield is everywhere (free – register )
WW2PreventVAWG joins Raising Voices: On December 5 join the Launch of What Works II report: Evidence for Action – What Works to Prevent Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (Registration link )

Read:

Gender-Based Violence Prevention Network:
OCTEVAW:
Canadian Women’s Foundation:
Canadian Women’s Foundation:
�Ӱ�ԭ�� University Newsroom:
Jena Lynde-Smith:
On December 6, 2022, the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) invites the �Ӱ�ԭ�� community to join us in observing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Crisis / Help Lines:

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Shelters:

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The university has support for survivors of sexual violence through Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC). You can access free and confidential support via web or text message with the new �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Sexual Assault Support Chat Service. For immediate crisis support, you can contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Sexual Assault Centre of Ottawa at 613-234-2266.