Each February, we bring awareness to our Be More Than A Bystander campaign. The Be More Than A Bystander campaign is a layered approach and focusses on educating, advocating and rallying allies to end gender-based violence. In the month of February, we focus on...
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Two Pandemics, One World
We are experiencing two pandemics in one world. COVID-19 highlighted the existing global gender-based violence pandemic and it's harmful outcomes for women and girls. It’s hard to believe that it has been 16 months since the COVID-19 pandemic first impacted the lives...
The Prevalence of Gender-Based Violence in Canada
As MentorAction continues to engage our community in efforts to end gender-based violence, there may be people who assume that these sorts of things are not commonplace in Canada - unfortunately, this is not the case. Below are current facts and statistics surrounding...
What is Gender-Based Violence?
What is gender-based violence? Isn't it the same as domestic violence? Often people think gender-based violence is the same as violence against women or intimate partner violence - but this is not accurate. Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender...
International Day of Pink
International Day of Pink falls on April 14, this year. Everyone is encouraged to wear a pink shirt and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is not immune to discrimination, bullying, harassment and violence. From an...
Women’s History Month
In Canada, Women's History Month is celebrated every October - however it is observed in the United States, Australia and United Kingdom during the month of March. This year's theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced" and will focus on women's...