Did you know that in Canada...
67% of Canadians
report that they know a woman who has experienced Sexual Assault or Intimate Partner Violence.
6,000+
women and children
sleep in shelters on any given night because it isn’t safe at home.
Since age 15
transgender people are more likely to have experienced violence compared to cisgender people.
7 times higher
is the rate at which Indigenous women are killed compared to the rate of non-Indigenous women
67% of victims
of police-reported intimidation on the Internet were women and girls.
COVID-19 has thrown this issue into even sharper focus and underscored the urgency of addressing gender-based violence. The pandemic has impacted us all, and for those facing violence, the impacts have been severe.
What is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence?
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It is a call to raise awareness and support for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
Why 16 Days?
The 16 days from November 25th to December 10th is packed with significant dates related to gender-based violence.
- November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- November 29: International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
- December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- December 10: Human Rights Day
How can you help?
The need to address Violence against Women was the seed of the SAFSS’ establishment. While the organization was initially founded to support women and children who were victims of domestic violence, it has since evolved and expanded its services to support other identified needs.
Our trained staff provide a range of services to a diverse, multi-cultural and multi-lingual community in a responsible and professional manner in a safe non-judgmental and confidential environment that fosters trust, respect and collaboration.
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