The 14th annual vigil ceremonies organized by the Prescott-Russell Coalition to End Violence Against Women will take place on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Held annually since 2011, these symbolic ceremonies offer a moment of remembrance for women and children who have lost their lives due to violence. They also aim to raise awareness within the Prescott-Russell community about the ongoing issue of violence against women.
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm.
Locations:
- Commemorative Monument in Casselman, at the Seniors’ Park (corner of Laval and Lévesque Streets)
- Commemorative Monument in Hawkesbury, in front of the Town Hall (600 Higginson Street)
- Commemorative Monument in Rockland, at Simon Park (1450 Park Avenue)
How Can I Participate?
The Prescott-Russell Coalition to End Violence Against Women encourages all residents of Prescott-Russell to attend in large numbers on December 6 to show their support for this critical issue. For more information, visit the webpage of the event or the Coalition’s Facebook page.
The Prescott-Russell Coalition to End Violence Against Women is a network of organizations working in the Prescott-Russell area that aims to influence and mobilize the community in collaboration with partners to end violence against women, one action at a time. We firmly believe that everyone can play an active role in creating violence-free communities, and that everyone has the right to live a life free of violence.
