Woman Abuse Prevention Month
It is every woman’s fundamental right to live in safety and security in her home and community – free from the threat of violence.
Campaigns during Woman Abuse Prevention Month
Shine the Light on Woman Abuse
The Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign increases public awareness of men’s violence against women by turning cities, regions and counties purple for the month of November. The campaign shows abused women that there is hope and help and they are supported as they try to live their lives free from violence and abuse. Purple is a symbol of courage, survival and honour and has come to symbolize the fight to end men’s violence against women.
OAITH Wrapped in Courage Campaign
The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) has launched a new public awareness campaign, called Wrapped in Courage. OAITH is asking everyone to buy a purple scarf in support of ending violence against women and children in Ontario from their local shelter.
This is the largest effort in the world of men working to end men’s violence against women. Each year, men and boys in Canada are urged to wear a ribbon starting on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women until December 6, Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign
This is an international campaign linking violence against women to human rights. The 16 Day period links two significant dates: November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and December 10, International Human Rights Day. Also included in the 16 days are November 29th, International Women Human Rights Defenders Day; December 1st, World AIDS Day; and December 6th, the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.
