Flag Raising: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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On this significant day, we will also mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. At Barrie City Hall, the Wrapped in Courage flag will be raised to demonstrate our collective commitment to ending gender-based violence and to show survivors that they are not alone in their journey.
This flag-raising is not just a symbolic gesture but a call to action for everyone in our community to stand united against violence and work toward a safer, more equitable society for all.
The Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie continues to provide essential services to survivors of gender-based violence and their children. However, gender-based violence is often an invisible issue, and many women and gender-diverse individuals may not know about the resources available to them. This month, we want to remind everyone that everyone has a role to play in addressing and preventing gender-based violence.