Greetings,
In 2023, fifty-eight women were killed in intimate partner violence. As of this month, 95 municipalities in Ontario have declared intimate partner violence an epidemic.
Your Ontario Regional Council Executive is proud to announce that in partnership with the Unifor Women’s Department, a groundbreaking Intimate Partner Violence Symposium will take place November 25 in Windsor, Ontario.
The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Symposium will unite professionals, community partners, and special guests to share the latest research, tools and strategies for addressing and preventing intimate partner violence. This important session will increase knowledge, activism and political efforts to end IPV in Ontario.
This symposium will offer updated knowledge on the evolving dynamics of intimate partner violence, with presentations by experts in the field, interactive workshops and opportunities to network with advocates. Together, we will explore innovative approaches to support survivors and work towards ending the cycle of violence. In addition, we will be joined by representatives from community organizations dedicated to IPV prevention and intervention, offering a collaborative space for meaningful dialogue and actionable insights.
The full day event will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Unifor Labour Centre, 3400 Somme Ave., in Windsor, Ontario. For those requiring an overnight stay, we do have a Unifor rate at Caesars Windsor. You can call Caesars Windsor at 1-800-991-7777.
Local Presidents are asked to arrange a Leave of Absence (LOA) request for members to attend. We ask that you to consider covering lost time and expenses to attend this very important and informative event which would be ideal for Women’s Committees, Women’s Advocates and activists.
Event content warning: Please note that this event may include conversations and materials surrounding intimate partner violence, a difficult and potentially distressing topic. If you require support at any time, your union has any number of resources available to you. We will have trained Women’s Advocates at the event to support those attending, if needed. Please reach out to women@unifor.org for more information.
Registration for this event is required.
The deadline to register is November 20, 2024.
If you have any questions please email women@unifor.org.
In solidarity,
Samia Hashi
Ontario Regional Director