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Educating the public about intimate partner violence & how to help. Neighbours, friends and family members: we all have a role to play.

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Feeling lost when it comes to the topic of ?

Join us for a hosted by Sydney Brouillard-Coyle (Ney/Nem/Nir), author of 'A Pocket Guide to Pronouns.'

Sydney will discuss the importance of pronouns and inclusivity in creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks

Feeling lost when it comes to the topic of #pronouns? Join us for a #HealthyTalk hosted by Sydney Brouillard-Coyle (Ney/Nem/Nir), author of 'A Pocket Guide to Pronouns.' Sydney will discuss the importance of pronouns and inclusivity in creating safer spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks
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Thousands of Canadians joined the outcry over Helen Naslund’s story - and now you can listen to it in her own words in a series of jailhouse interviews on the new The Globe and Mail podcast, 'In Her Defence.'

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Over 65 towns and cities in Ontario have declared an epidemic.

Is yours on the list? 📝

You can write a letter to your councillor to let them know you want your city to declare IPV an epidemic using our free template: ow.ly/39oy50QlNn5

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On the final day of , we’d like to recognize activist Fran Odette, President of @nelliessheter.

Fran has been working in the violence against women movement for over 20 years, with a particular focus on issues impacting women with disabilities and Deaf women.

On the final day of #16DaysOfActivism, we’d like to recognize activist Fran Odette, President of @nelliessheter. Fran has been working in the violence against women movement for over 20 years, with a particular focus on issues impacting women with disabilities and Deaf women.
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On day 15 of , we want to celebrate all of YOU who attended the recent Neighbours, Friends & Families conference on IPV Public Education.

Thank you for your continued support to end IPV! 👏

On day 15 of #16DaysOfActivism, we want to celebrate all of YOU who attended the recent @NFFOntario conference on IPV Public Education. Thank you for your continued support to end IPV! 👏
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Samra Zafar is a human rights advocate, speaker, and writer, whose story of being a teen bride and survivor of domestic abuse became a bestselling memoir that sheds light on abusive child marriage and gender-based oppression.

Samra Zafar is a human rights advocate, speaker, and writer, whose story of being a teen bride and survivor of domestic abuse became a bestselling memoir that sheds light on abusive child marriage and gender-based oppression. #16DaysOfActivism
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Reta Van Every is an Addiction & Mental Health Worker at CMHA TVAMHS. She also works with My Sisters' Place as an Indigenous liaison/outreach worker.

Reta has been named a recipient of the 2018 Atlohsa Peace Awards and the 2020 John Robinson Award.

Reta Van Every is an Addiction & Mental Health Worker at @cmha_tv. She also works with @MySistersPlace as an Indigenous liaison/outreach worker. Reta has been named a recipient of the 2018 Atlohsa Peace Awards and the 2020 John Robinson Award. #16DaysOfActivism
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Dr. Peter Jaffe is the Director Emeritus of CREVAWC and London Family Court Clinic.

He was also a founding member of Ontario’s Chief Coroner’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, and in 2009 was named an Officer in the Order of Canada for his work preventing .

Dr. Peter Jaffe is the Director Emeritus of @CREVAWC and @londonfamilycc. He was also a founding member of Ontario’s Chief Coroner’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, and in 2009 was named an Officer in the Order of Canada for his work preventing #DV. #16DaysOfActivism
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Woodstock residents! 📣

@DARTOxford is hosting a vigil to honour the victims of the mass shooting at Polytechnique Montreal on the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Details:

📅 December 6, 2023
⏱ 5:00pm
📍Woodstock Courthouse

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Erin Lee is the Executive Director of Lanark County Interval House, offering emergency and ongoing programs to women and children living in or escaping from domestic violence.

She is also the winner of the Elementary Teacher Federation of Ontario Social Activism Award.

Erin Lee is the Executive Director of @lcihcommunity, offering emergency and ongoing programs to women and children living in or escaping from domestic violence. She is also the winner of the Elementary Teacher Federation of Ontario Social Activism Award. #16DaysOfActivism
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On day 8 of , we are recognizing crisis workers across Ontario and beyond. Crisis workers advocate for the needs of service users, providing them with support and care.

Thank you, crisis workers, for your dedication to supporting survivors!

On day 8 of #16DaysOfActivism, we are recognizing crisis workers across Ontario and beyond. Crisis workers advocate for the needs of service users, providing them with support and care. Thank you, crisis workers, for your dedication to supporting survivors!
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Dr. Robyn Bourgeois (Laughing Otter Caring Woman) is an iskwew (Cree) woman and an Associate Professor in the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies at Brock University, where her scholarly work focuses on Indigenous feminisms, political activism and leadership.

Dr. Robyn Bourgeois (Laughing Otter Caring Woman) is an iskwew (Cree) woman and an Associate Professor in the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies at @BrockUniversity, where her scholarly work focuses on Indigenous feminisms, political activism and leadership. #16DaysOfActivism
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On day 6 of , we would like to recognize three local coalitions: OAITH, OCRCC - Sexual Assault Support, and Building a Bigger Wave.

These coalitions have a shared goal of working to end violence against women, many working directly with survivors. 🤝

On day 6 of #16DaysOfActivism, we would like to recognize three local coalitions: @OaithDotCa, @OCRCC_ON, and Building a Bigger Wave. These coalitions have a shared goal of working to end violence against women, many working directly with survivors. 🤝
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Project Spotlight: Neighbours, Friends & Families

NFF was launched in 2005 as a public education campaign with a mission to raise awareness of the signs of and how to help keep victims and their children safe. All of us have a role to play: NeighboursFriendsAndFamilies.ca

Project Spotlight: @NFFOntario NFF was launched in 2005 as a public education campaign with a mission to raise awareness of the signs of #IPV and how to help keep victims and their children safe. All of us have a role to play: NeighboursFriendsAndFamilies.ca #16DaysOfActivism
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Arbor (she/her) is an 11-year-old social justice activist.

She fights for several causes, including 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and labour action, and encourages everyone to think about how they can foster a culture of consent in their communities to help end .

Arbor (she/her) is an 11-year-old social justice activist. She fights for several causes, including 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and labour action, and encourages everyone to think about how they can foster a culture of consent in their communities to help end #GBV. #16DaysOfActivism
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Neighbours, Friends & Families is so grateful for all of the shelter workers across Ontario and elsewhere that work to provide support in a safe and secure environment for those who need it.

Thank you, shelter workers, for all that you do!

@NFFOntario is so grateful for all of the shelter workers across Ontario and elsewhere that work to provide support in a safe and secure environment for those who need it. Thank you, shelter workers, for all that you do! #16DaysOfActivism
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Mulberry and ShelterSafe (End VAW / Contre VFF) are two online services built by activists to support women and help create safer circumstances for them.

Both provide resources for women and their children seeking safety from abuse.

Mulberry and ShelterSafe (@endvawnetwork) are two online services built by activists to support women and help create safer circumstances for them. Both provide resources for women and their children seeking safety from abuse. #16DaysOfActivism
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Today marks the first day of .

Meet Pamela Cross. Pam is a feminist lawyer and expert on violence against women. She works as an Advocacy Director at @lukesplace1.

Learn more about Pam and her work: pamelacross.ca

Today marks the first day of #16DaysOfActivism. Meet Pamela Cross. Pam is a feminist lawyer and expert on violence against women. She works as an Advocacy Director at @lukesplace1. Learn more about Pam and her work: pamelacross.ca
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