Saturday marks 36 years since 14 women killed at École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989.
Out of the tragedy has come the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemorating those who were lost.
It also serves as a day to take action against all forms of gender-based violence and happens during the global initiative, 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls.
Once again, GRANquinte, a local group of the Grandmothers Advocacy Network, is engaging in the campaign which began on November 25 and continues to December 10.
It is also know as the Orange Campaign, the colour having been chosen by the United Nations as a symbol of a brighter future for women around the world as we raise awareness and mobilize resources to bring an end to this fundamental human rights violation.
The 2025 campaign is focusing on one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse: digital violence against women and girls.
According to the United Nations, cyberviolence worldwide is as harmful to women and girls as physical violence.
GranQuinte says there are many ways to participate during the 16 Days of Activism including:
Reach out on social media to raise awareness.
Know what your workplace policies say about violence and harassment
Take a course or participate in an event.
Call for funding and strategies to prevent violence against women and girls
Donate or give your time to organizations supporting victims of violence
