This week marks the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, an internationally-recognized campaign that calls for the eradication of gender-based violence (GBV).

The campaign begins on Nov. 25 — on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — and ends on Dec. 10, on Human Rights Day.

Violence against women and girls is a global crisis that needs to come to an end.

Join us to acknowledge the beginning of this campaign in Welland at Civic Centre on East Main St @ 10 AM for flag raising and address by Mayor Campion.

In Pelham at the MCC @ 1:15 pm for flag raising and address by Mayor Junkin

In Port Colborne in front of city hall @ 11 am for flag raising and lighting of the cupola in orange.

Throughout this campaign REDress memorial displays will hang in Pelham, Welland, Port Colborne and Wainfleet to Honour MMIWG2S+ and Support the Calls for Justice.