16 Days Of Activism To End Gender-Based Violence

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.

Throughout the campaign, we will be featuring some of the stark realities of gender-based violence and providing actions people can take in their lives to raise awareness and be a champion of change. 🔶

Read the Reclaiming Power and Place report, which outlines the systemic barriers and solutions for addressing violence against Indigenous women and girls, delivering 231 individual Calls for Justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries and all Canadians.

Explore resources like the NWAC fact sheet on violence against Indigenous women to understand the scope of the crisis and its root causes.

Deepen your understanding of the MMIWG2S+ crisis by taking the We Are Medicine learning journey.

Donate to help us share the gift of Indigenous medicine – the moose hide pin. 🔶

Follow along on our social media over the next 16 Days, and share with your network to spark meaningful conversations.