Today is the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence — a call to action to unite to end violence against women in Canada and the world.
One in three women and girls experience violence in their lifetimes, according to the United Nations.
This violence can come in different forms — physical, sexual, emotional, financial as well as stalking and cyberstalking online!
And newcomer and BIPOC women, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ folks are more at risk.
It also affects children who witness abuse in their homes.
Gender-based violence is all too common, so please know that you’re not alone and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
We, at DIVERSEcity, offer culturally safe and trauma-informed Gender-Based Violence Services. All our services are based on our Roots of Safety service planning approach, which focuses on addressing the harmful or abusive behaviour, a framework grounded in intersectionality and anti-oppressive practice.
We are here to listen and support you in your healing journey with our various services, including:
- Stopping the Violence Counselling and Multicultural Victims Services Outreach
- Sexual Violence Support Services
- PEACE Program for children and youth who have witnessed abuse
- Stories of Strength community-led empowerment project
- And more …
Violence is never your fault. It’s time for us to all come together and act to end gender-based violence.
Learn more about how we can help here.
Connect to other resources here.