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November is Woman Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation City of Oshawa 2015

Annual Awareness Campaigns

Social Action Committee (formerly Survivor Advocacy Committee) of Durham

The following campaigns are in descending order per calendar year (Starts in December, Ends at beginning of year).

Some of these campaigns are lead in the Durham Region by SAC; others are hosted by another organization and supported/attended by SAC.

Please note: Other than basic operating expenses of the committee, monies collected during campaigns will be used to support additional educational projects, advocacy and awareness campaigns.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Ontario remembers the 14 female engineering students who were murdered in an act of gender-basd violence at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on December 6, 1989. We also commemorate the missing and murdered Aboriginal women, the trans-women and each and every woman in Ontario and across the world whose lives have been harmed or lost to gender-based violence.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. -
 
See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/take-action/16-days-of-activism#sthash.miHZAuXG.dpuf

November is Woman Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

November is Woman Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Ontario. In 2015, the City of Oshawa led the way for other Durham municipalities to follow by issuing a proclamation to the effect that Oshawa would observe November as such and support the Shine the Light and other awareness campaigns involved.

Shine the Light on Violence Against Women

Durham Region participates in the annual Shine the Light on Violence Against Women campaign every November. Residents, organizations, institutions, municipalities, schools, colleges, universities, retail stores, nail salons, hair salons, bars and restaurants all asked to participate by shining purple lights for the month of November. CN Tower, Niagara Falls examples of major attractions that participate at least to launch the campaign at the beginning of the month. Buy a button or ribbon and wear it with honour. TURN DURHAM REGION PURPLE!

Paint the Town Purple

A specific date is set aside each November to "Paint the Town Purple". In addition to the Shine the Light campaign, restaurants and bars are asked to participate by offering a purple drink, appetizer, entree, or dessert, and to collect a portion of the gross purchases to SAC.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Violence against women is a human rights violation
Violence against women is a consequence of discrimination against women, in law and also in practice, and of persisting inequalities between men and women
Violence against women impacts on, and impedes, progress in many areas, including poverty eradication, combating HIV/AIDS, and peace and security
Violence against women and girls is not inevitable. Prevention is possible and essential
Violence against women continues to be a global pandemic.

Put A Nail In It

This campaign occurs in Durham Region on the same specific date in November as "Purple Mani/Pedi" day. It is geared more toward male participants willing to show their support for anti VAW efforts by showing the courage to have one nail, the left hand ring finger, painted purple. SAC asks that Nail Salons be willing to perform this service for free on this date, and to forward any donations made to the SAC.

Purple Mani/Pedi Day

A specific date as "Purple Mani/Pedi Day". Early enough in the month to last, nail salons are asked to feature manicures and pedicures in purple shades to show awareness of woman abuse and to support putting an end to it. SAC asks that a portion of the proceeds for purple manis/pedis be forwarded to SAC. (see also "Put a Nail in it!")  date in November is identified each year.

Wear Purple Day

Every November a date is set as "Wear Purple Day" to increase awareness about woman abuse. Violence against women affects everyone. From young to old, residents and employees in Durham Region are asked to wear purple in support of better education and prevention. Employers and offices are asked to collect donations from employees wearing purple (casual day) and forward those donations to the SAC. Universities, colleges and schools are asked to follow suit. Senior centres, city offices and other community organizations are asked to participate as well, again with any donations being forwarded to the SAC.

Cut it Out! (Purple Hair By Choice - People Hear Her Voice)

Cut it Out! (Purple Hair by Choice; People Hear Her Voice) is another campaign scheduled for a specific date in the month of November in Durham. Salons are asked to offer purple streaks, hair extensions or hair colour (temporary/ permanent) at a discounted rate and collect donations for SAC. Salons are also asked to consider joining a North American group of professional salons and "Take the Pledge". Click on Photo for more info on the "Cut It Out" campaign by PBA USA.

Wrapped In Courage

We need you to show that we all want to Believe, Inspire, and Give to support women to live free from violence and abuse. By purchasing and wearing a scarf, you will show the world we care and that we do support the ending of domestic violence. It will also inspire women and children to know they are not alone in their struggle to be free.

 

 

 

 

 

Take Back the Night

Historically the walks were women only, protesting the high risk of violence women faced even trying to walk alone at night. The walks have evolved as public awareness of the issue of violence has evolved.

Today we understand that violence in our community is everyone’s concern, and therefore we invite women, men, teens and children to all walk together. 

 

Annual Event: 3rd Tuesday evening in September

Downtown Bowmanville

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Mission:

“Co-creating a United Gender Movement, men will be a part of the solution to ending sexualized violence.”

 

WHEN: Summerfest (JUNE) WHERE: Bowmanville  WHY:

To increase community awareness regarding domestic violence in Durham Region
To raise funds to support the costs of services provided by Bethesda House
And most of all, to celebrate the “Good Guys” in Durham Region!

 

The majority of males are good guys who would never dream of abusing their partners however the minority who don’t “get it”, get all the attention. Bethesda House is giving the “good guys” in Durham Region a chance to speak up and take a stand! This is a chance to celebrate these fathers, brothers, sons and partners!   AND YES, women and children can walk too!

May Be Me

May Be Me seeks to do the opposite of what violence does. It encourages people to express themselves. It breaks the silence that violence creates and builds the movement of people who want to stop violence against women and youth before it starts.

 

 

 

 

 

International Womens Day

Celebrate International Day for Women. Play the attached video by clicking on the picture. International Women's Day means different things to different people. For some it's a celebration, for others it's a call to action to accelerate gender parity, and for many it's an opportunity to align and promote relevant activity. Whatever your objective, International Women's Day is the perfect moment for gender-focused action.

! Billion Rising Revolution

1 in 3 women across the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. That’s ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February through March 8th, thousands of Risings take place in hundreds of countries across the world and within local communities – to show the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors of various forms of violence face. People around the world rise through dance to express rage against injustices, and the power of global solidarity and collective action. They dance to express joy and community and celebrate the fact that together, violence can be defeated. They rise to show a determination to create a new kind of consciousness – one where violence will be resisted until it is unthinkable.

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