Back to SearchNovember 25th is Proclaimed International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
WHEREAS violence continues to be the most significant gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals and
WHEREAS, November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and
WHEREAS, Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence and
WHEREAS, Gender-based violence is a human rights issue that our community must work together to address, prevent, and address through public awareness and education, and
WHEREAS, 1 in 3 women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime, and these numbers increase exponentially for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour and
WHEREAS, at least one woman or girl is killed by violence every two days in Canada.
WHEREAS this month we acknowledge our community’s support of My Friend’s House Courage Campaign and commitment to ending gender-based violence; and
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Brian Smith proclaim and declare that November 25th, 2025, shall be known as “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” and urge all citizens to recognize this day by taking action to support survivors of gender-based violence and becoming part of efforts to end gender-based violence.
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