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 the specific ways we are joining the conversation and being 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 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 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 lost their lives at Polytechnique Montréal
• Wear a white ribbon, to honour the victims of the Polytechnique Montréal tragedy, by adding a white ribbon frame to your social media profiles, ordering one online or making one at home

Be an ally!

• Listen: be open to learning from the experiences of others
• Believe: support survivors and those affected by violence
• Speak out: add your voice to call out violence
• Intervene: find a safe way to help when you see acts of gender-based violence
• Volunteer: give your time to organizations working to end violence