What is gender-based violence?
Everyone has the right to live free from violence. However, many Canadians across the country continue to face violence every day because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. This is referred to as gender-based violence (GBV) and is a violation of human rights.
If you look closely, you will see the roots of GBV all around you, in media messages that objectify women, in the jokes that demean LGBTQ2 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-Spirit) people and in the rigid gender norms imposed on young children
Who is affected by gender-based violence?
While violence affects all people, some people are more at risk of experiencing violence because of various forms of oppression, such as racism, colonialism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and ableism. Certain populations are more likely to experience GBV.
Read more about gender-based violence here.
16 Days of Activism
Every year, from November 25 to December 10, people around the world come together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. This movement, initiated by UN Women, bridges the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and Human Rights Day (December 10)—a poignant reminder that gender-based violence is a fundamental violation of human rights.
In Canada, this global campaign carries profound weight, particularly for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, who face disproportionate rates of violence. By participating in initiatives like the Moose Hide Campaign, we can take meaningful steps to address this crisis, support survivors, and advocate for justice.
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