16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that began in 1991 and occurs each year from November 25 to December 10. This campaign calls upon us to act, to speak out, and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

During these 16 days, Canada observes three important dates:

• November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
• December 10, Human Rights Day

Between now and December 10, make sure to check out the 16 Days of Activism Display at Robertson Library. At the display you will also have the chance to play the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office’s 16 Days of Activism Bingo!  

In coming days, you will see the Red Flag / Green Flag display on healthy and unhealthy relationships across the Quad outside. This initiative was developed by Nursing Students and SVPRO. 

On Friday December 5, the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) will host a candlelight vigil at 10:00 am in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. To take part, gather at the Academic Staircase in the FDSE building, no registration required.  

In Charlottetown, the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will host their annual Charlottetown Memorial Service on Friday, December 5, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, in Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre of the Arts. No registration required. 

We hope you will join us to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and to remember and then act for change on December 6. 

If you experience sexual or gender based violence, you’re not alone. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office is here to help. We can be reached at 902-620-5090, sv-pro@upei.ca or in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 115-118.