International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Proclamation

Event: Date:

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2022

Whereas November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month; and

Whereas Gender-based violence is a human right issue which our community must work together to address, prevent and address through public awareness and education; and

Whereas 1 in 3 women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime and these numbers increase exponentially for Black, Indigenous and Woman of Colour; and

Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has increased barriers to support and services for survivors of gender-based violence and their children; and

Whereas this month and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we acknowledge our community's support of the Wrapped in Courage campaign and commitment to ending gender-based violence; and

Whereas on November 25th, The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a Wrapped in Courage 2022 Campaign flag will be raised in recognition that the courage of a woman alone is not enough, it takes an entire community to end gender-based violence; and

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand does hereby proclaim and declare that November 25th, 2022 shall be known as 'The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" and urge all citizens to recognize this day by taking action to support survivors of gender­ based violence and becoming part of Ontario wide efforts to end gender-based violence.