Mark your calendars for November 25 at 10:00 AM as Welland hosts its flag raising at City Hall in support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This annual international campaign runs from November 25 (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day).

The flag raising is a powerful show of solidarity and a call to action for the elimination of gender-based violence.

In addition, please join us for the acknowledgement lighting at Welland Bridge #13 at dusk on November 25.

During the 16 Days of Activism, be sure to visit one of the REDress installations throughout our communities, displayed by CFUW Welland and District and the Niagara Native Friendship Centre. These installations honor the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+). The installations are located at:

• Pelham: Meridian Centre (inside and outside) and Ridgeville
• Welland: Welland City Hall, Chippawa Park, Woodlawn Rd at Niagara College, and the Welland Y (inside)
• Wainfleet: Municipal Office and Library
• Port Colborne: Downtown and at the Library (inside and out)
• Niagara Regional Headquarters

Let’s unite for change, raise our voices, and stand against gender-based violence. Together, we can make a difference.

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Other Upcoming Events in Niagara’s Campaign:

• Birchway Niagara Lunch and Learn – November 20 (12:00 to 1:00 PM)
  Join this virtual session to learn how you can advocate for change during the 16 Days of Activism and beyond.
  To book your spot, email Samantha at samanthaf@birchway.ca.
• Zonta Clubs of Niagara and St. Catharines Annual Candlelight Vigil – November 24
  Gather at Table Rock in Niagara Falls on Sunday evening to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism. This vigil provides a space for reflection and collective intention-setting before the campaign officially begins on November 25.
• Flag Raising Ceremonies (November 25)
  Show your support by attending a flag raising at one of these locations:
  • Welland at City Hall at 10:00 AM
  • Pelham at Meridian Community Centre at 10:00 AM
  • Fort Erie at Town Hall at 10:00 AM
  • Niagara Falls at City Hall at 1:30 PM
  • Port Colborne at City Hall at 11:30 AM
  • Niagara Region at Niagara Regional Headquarters at 11:00 AM
  • Wainfleet Town Hall (time TBD)
• Acknowledgement Lightings
  Landmarks across Niagara will be illuminated in solidarity during the campaign:
  • Welland Bridge #13 at dusk on November 25
  • Port Colborne Cupola at City Hall (November 25 – December 10)
  • Pelham Arches (November 25 – December 10)
  • Niagara Falls on Sunday, November 24 at 10 PM and Monday, November 25 from 10:00 – 10:15 PM