My name is Lance and I am the current Chair of MentorAction, I am involved with MentorAction because I believe violence is unacceptable. As Pope John Paul II said, “Violence is a crime against humanity, for it destroys the very fabric of society.” When people hear...
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Tis the Season to be Safe…
Many people equate the Holidays to memories of warmth, love, and family - where the aroma of freshly baked cookies drift through the kitchen warmly touching the senses and beautifully decorated homes glisten under layers of Christmas lights. For many women, these fond...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The loss of one mother, sister, aunt, or daughter due to gender-based violence is intolerable, yet in Canada women continue to be the targets of crime based on their gender. Within the Indigenous community the number of missing and murdered women and girls is...
December 10 – Human Rights Day
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence ends on December 10 - which is also Human Rights Day. The 2020 theme is: Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights. The COVID-19 pandemic further exasperated gender inequities resulting in countless women...