16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

December 4, 2025

Council Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

At the Regular Meeting of Council on Thursday, December 4, Inverness County Warden Bonny MacIsaac recognized the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This campaign runs every year from November 25 to December 10. Its goal is to raise awareness about violence toward women, girls, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and to encourage action to prevent it.

The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on International Human Rights Day. It also includes December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day honours the 14 women who were killed in the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre because they were women.

Gender-based violence continues to affect many people in Nova Scotia. If you are experiencing violence or abuse, you can call or text 211, or visit ns.211.ca, to learn about supports and services in the province.

Read the proclamation