National Day of Remembrance & Actin on Violence Against Women – Events
In recognition and remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women (December 6, 1989) we would like to invite you to the following campus events.
T-SHIRT SILKSCREENING WORKSHOP
November 24, 2009, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Place Vanier Residence, Shrum Lounge
Silkscreen a T-shirt and talk about issues related to violence against women.
WHITE RIBBON PANCAKE BREAKFAST
November 26, 2009, from 8:00 am to 12 pm
SUB, Partyroom
Come out and enjoy a pancake breakfast hosted by AlliesUBC. The proceeds of the event go to help support services for women experiencing gender-based violence.
SILENT WITNESS PROJECT
December 3, 2009
Various locations across campus
Look for gatherings of 14 silhouettes around campus.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
December 3, 2009, at 12:15 pm
Outside the Frank Forward Building at 6350 Stores Road
Attend this memorial for the 14 women who lost their lives at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, as well as the countless women who have been victims of gender-based violence. Come out and show your support. A reception will follow, Kaiser 2020/2030.
All events are free and everyone is welcome! For more information, email CJ Rowe, Diversity Advisor – Women, at cj.rowe@ubc.ca or visit www.students.ubc.ca/access/women.cfm
On December 6, 1989, an armed man walked into an engineering class at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal. After forcing the men to leave, he stated that he hated feminists. He started shooting the women in the class, then beyond it. At the end of his killing rampage, he shot himself. As a result of these acts of violence, and the link women made between these acts and everyday sexism, Canada established December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The day marks not only the anniversary of the massacre, but also reminds us of acts of gender-based violence against women in Canada and around the world. As a day of action, it prompts us to take steps to end violence against women.