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U of C holds a ceremony for action against gender-based violence

By Sheroog Kubur, December 7 2022—

Yesterday on December 6, the University of Calgary held a ceremony commemorating National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It falls on the 33rd anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre that … Read the rest

Illustration by Megan Koch

International campaign begins for activism against gender-based violence

By Julieanne Acosta, November 29 2022—

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV) is an annual international campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10.

The dates were chosen to signify the meaning behind the campaign — … Read the rest