The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence kicks off today, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Mary Demare, Outreach worker at the Thompson Crisis Centre, invites the community to attend the kickoff event starting at 5 pm at the King Miner Statue.

Demare shares how we can support this initiative.

“The greatest, number one thing people can do to support the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence is to take part in the events that are hosted.”  

There is a Faceless Dolls Project for Grades 7 and 8 students at Thompson Schools which is aimed at reminding us about missing and murdered indigenous women.

There is also  a coloring contest for K-6 students.

For more on the activities surrounding the 16 Days of Activism, contact Demare at  204-677-9668.

The 16 Days of Activism runs until Human Rights Day on December 10th.