National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 | Time: 2:30 - 3:00pm
Location: Adams Atrium, Thornbrough Building
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For the Reflect portion of the commemorative event that took place in 2020, staff member Kim Thompson has created a written reflection. Please take some time to read Kim's touching words.
Remember
Reflect
Respond
December 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known informally as White Ribbon Day, is a day commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which fourteen women were murdered and ten others injured in the name of "fighting feminism".
Each December 6th, The University of Guelph School of Engineering commemorates this event through the themes of Remember, Reflect, Respond.