Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence marked from November 25th to December 10th is a chance to recognize the ongoing issues of gender- based violence and abuse. VIBE 105 discusses how our actions matter.
By Janica Maya
Gender-based violence has always been an ongoing issue. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in calls to Canadian domestic violence helplines. Many people, particularly women, face violence every day because of their gender, which is inhumane and violates basic human rights.
“The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based-Violence” (November 25 to December 10) is an opportunity to connect with organizations and partners to learn what we can do to eliminate violence. November 25th is marked as “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women”and December 10th - “World Human Rights Day.”
Gender-based violence affects all people, but women, girls and LGBTQ2 individuals are most at risk. Aside from gender, victims can experience racism, sexism, and ableism, which creates an intersectional experience with gender-based violence and increases their risk and vulnerability.
According to Humberto Carolo - Executive Director, White Ribbon, our society, institutions, communities, and homes are embedded in the patriarchy and systemic inequality. It reflects how women, girls, racialized communities, indigenous communities, and LGBTQ2 communities experience violence and oppression.
“As an organization we recognize that violence disproportionately impact these groups and we call on all men and boys who are predominant perpetrators of that violence to step-up and say we will not remain silent”.
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