Wearing the white ribbon is a way for men to express their support in the fight against sexism ans violence against women and girls. The White Ribbon campaign aims to end violence against women and girls. Since 1991, men have worn white ribbons as a pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination.
“November 25 to December 10 are known as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. These days of activism are celebrated across Canada and include the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6, as a sad reminder of the Polytechnique de Montréal massacre in which 14 young women lost their lives.”
Maison Interlude and Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell
Violence Against Women Impacts All Canadians
Champlain Township Mayor Normand Riopel noted that it is important to educate yourself to be part of the solution, and act as a positive force of change in your community.
- One in three women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
- 50% of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.
- $7.4 billion dollars is spent every year by Canadians collectively to deal with the aftermath of spousal violence alone.
