On December 6, 1989, 13 female students and a female administrator at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal were murdered because they were women. The shocking impact of their deaths led Parliament to designate December 6 as a national day of remembrance. Thirty years later, the effects of this tragedy continue to be felt and women remain targets because of their gender.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering victims; it is also a time to take action. We each have the opportunity and the responsibility to stand up against misogyny, sexism, and hate — and it starts right here at home, in Lanark County.
Working together, united, we are able to create lasting change in our community and end violence against women and children. Please join us on December 6th at the Women’s Monument in Perth to honour those whose lives have been lost and commit to action in ending the violence.
Together, united, we can make a difference. #LanarkCountyUnited
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