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16 Days of Activism is a global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence.

The campaign uses the daysÌýbetween International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov. 25)Ìýand International Human Rights Day (Dec. 10)Ìýto reinforce thatÌýviolence against women, girls, gender non-binary people and the LGBTQ+ community is a human rights violation.

Every year, the Women’s Resource Centre adopts the 16 Days of Activism campaign to focus on gender-based violence, and what individuals can do to prevent it.

Past events:

In previous years, the WRC has hosted events on topics including sex work, rethinking violence prevention work, the impact of armed conflict on women and pathways to healing.Ìý

Upcoming events:

December 6 Memorial Candle Making & Sale

Candle-Making – Drop in anytime during the following days and times at the Women’s Resource Centre (MSC 482):

• Friday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Candle Sale - Purchase candles by or dropping by our space Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Candles in Evergreen, Honey, Burgundy, and Plum will be sold individually for $4 or $8/pair.

Candle Sale Tables on Campus:

• Thursday, Nov. 30 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. @ Science B Concourse
• Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. @ TFDL
• Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 12 – 1 p.m. @ Engineering Atrium

Payment method: cash, debit, credit, or cheque (addressed to Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ)

Ìý| Wednesday,ÌýDec. 6, 12:15 p.m.Ìý