Ways to get involved in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign challenges us to share all possible ways to join the conversation and be part of the solution to end gender-based violence.

We all have a role to play in calling out and speaking up against gender-based violence. Here are just some examples of the many ways to get involved between November 25 and December 10.

On this page

• Join the conversation on social media
• Participate virtually and safely
• November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
• Be an ally!

Join the conversation on social media

• Start a conversation with our social media shareables, including images from our 16 Ways You Can Help End Gender-Based Violence social media campaign, on your networks and channels
• Use the hashtag #16Days to share the immediate actions you will take to help prevent and address gender-based violence
• Follow and share the 16 Days campaign posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Participate virtually and safely

November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

• Wear purple on November 25 to raise awareness about gender-based violence, take a photo and share it on social media using the hashtag #16Days
• Attend a virtual event on November 25 to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• Visit the Gender-Based Violence Knowledge Centre to learn more about gender-based violence and access current statistics, reports, tools and more

December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

• Attend a virtual vigil on December 6 to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
• Observe a moment of silence at 11:00 am to honour the 14 women who were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal
• Wear a white ribbon to honour the victims of the Polytechnique Montréal tragedy. You can make one at home or order one online.

Be an ally!

• Listen: be open to learning from the experiences of others
• Believe: support survivors and those affected by violence. It is very important that you say the words ‘’I believe you’’ and ‘’This is not your fault’’
• Educate (yourself and others): learn the facts about GBV; know what your workplace policies say about violence and harassment; take a course; participate in an event
• Speak out: add your voice to call out violence
• Intervene: find a safe way to help when you see acts of gender-based violence. Name what you see. Express your concern and ask how you can help. Intervening can also mean providing support and resources
• Act: give your time or donate to organizations working to end gender-based violence