International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Today, on November 25th, we acknowledge the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the first day of 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women around the world.
Over the last couple of years, violence against women has gotten worse, not better. As Pamela Cross explores on her blog:
More women report feeling unsafe than before COVID-19. We know why: women’s safety was not a top priority as public health decisions were made about curbing spread of COVID-19; stay at home orders meant there was no escape for women living with abusive partners; women have lost economic ground through the pandemic because of job loss and increased family responsibilities.
In Ontario, the number of femicides jumped by more than 20 between 2020, when 37 women were killed and 2021, when the total was 58. This year, 43 women had been killed in acts of femicide by October.
With your support, we work tirelessly to eliminate violence against women by building a culture of safety and increasing their access to justice. We do this by:
- Helping them find a path to safety
- Building a community that recognizes and supports them
- Advocating for their success in the legal system
- Learning from women, for women
Follow us on Twitter for the next 16 days as we focus on key action to eliminate violence against women. The theme this year is “UNITE! To end violence against women and girls by 2030”.
We’ll be focused on calling for the implementation of 16 key recommendations from the recent CKW Inquest. Join us in calling for action by checking out our toolkit, developed for both organizations and individuals.
