2012
June 10 Victim Commemoration Ceremony: Victims’ Bill Of Rights (Ontario) – Commemorate the Proclamation of the Victims’ Bill of Rights and honour survivors of violence. This year’s ceremony is hosted by Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape and Oasis Centre des Femmes, and is sponsored by the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Where: Courtyard Marriott Downtown Toronto – 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7
When: 11:30am until 3:00pm
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/368732666522470/
May 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Canada)
May 31 May Be Me Celebration Night – campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent violence against diverse women and youth. It’s for everyone who wants to join the movement to stop violence before it starts
Where: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto, ON (wheelchair accessible venue)
Time: 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Information: http://www.maybemecampaign.ca/events.html
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2011
November 25 – December 10 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the ensuing 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence are commemorated every year around the world to raise awareness and trigger action on this pervasive human rights violation.
Visit UN Women to learn more: http://www.unwomen.org/infocus/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-violence/
September 29 White Ribbon Campaign – Walk A Mile in Her Shoes®
Where: Toronto – Yonge/Dundas Square
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Information: http://www.walkamiletoronto.org/
June 30 – July 28 The Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel – Free Summer Workshop Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm in Central Mississauga: UNDERSTANDING OURSELVES For Women Survivors of Sexual Violence
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June 30: Understanding the Impact of Sexual Violence
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July 07: Understanding Grounding
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July 14: Understanding Self Esteem
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July 21: Body Image
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July 28: Understanding Boundaries
To register or learn more about the workshop: 905 273-3337 ext. 26 or 32
Information: http://sarccp.weebly.com/index.html
June 23 MaleSurvivor “Dare to Dream Toronto”
MaleSurvivor, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to overcoming sexual victimization of boys and men, will bring its national Dare to Dream program to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at Northmount School for Boys (26 Mallard Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
Information: http://www.malesurvivor.org/default.html
May 2011 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Canada)
April 10 – 16 National Victims of Crime Awareness Week – Government of Canada
The theme for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2011 will be “Many Voices, Many Paths.”
Information: http://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html
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January 25 – SACHA Sexual Assault Center – “How to Support Survivors” of sexual assault workshop on Tuesday, January 25/2011 in Hamilton
Information: http://sacha.ca/files/HowtoSupportSurvivorsJanuary252010.pdf
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2010
November 10 – Chief of Police Gala: In Support of Victim Services Toronto
Information: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/chiefsgala/
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Friday October 22, 2010 – Toronto’s 30th Annual Take Back The Night at Yonge-Dundas Square
Information: http://tbtn30.weebly.com/
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October 11 to 17 – YWCA Week Without Violence
Information: http://www.ywcatoronto.org/advocate_change/week_without_violence.htm
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Say NO – UNITE: End Violence Against Women
Information: http://www.saynotoviolence.org/
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April 18 – 24 – National Victims of Crime Awareness Week – Government of Canada
Information: http://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-acceil.html
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