The Rose Campaign
We must all work together to end gender-based violence.
The Rose Campaign.
The Rose Campaign is a national advocacy campaign to end violence against women and girls. Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the YWCA Canada Rose Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls brings to light what we can all do to make their lives safer. The Rose Campaign takes its name from the original Rose button, created 27 years ago to commemorate 14 young women who were murdered at l’Ecole Polytechnique, by calling for action on violence against women and promoting strategies to stop violence in our communities.
How you can take action to end Gender-Based Violence:
LEARN MORE during the 16 Days of Activism
Every year, people around the world observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which run from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through December 10 (World Human Rights Day). In Canada, we also observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women, which honours the women who died in the horrific mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989.
The 16 Days of Activism began in 1991 with activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute. It is a chance for Canadians and others around the world to come together to speak out against gender-based violence and to reiterate our pledge to ending violence against women, girls, LGBTQ2 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two Spirit), and gender-diverse individuals.
LEARN MORE during the 16 Days of Activism
Every year, people around the world observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which run from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through December 10 (World Human Rights Day). In Canada, we also observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women, which honours the women who died in the horrific mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989.
The 16 Days of Activism began in 1991 with activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute. It is a chance for Canadians and others around the world to come together to speak out against gender-based violence and to reiterate our pledge to ending violence against women, girls, LGBTQ2 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two Spirit), and gender-diverse individuals.
TAKE ACTION towards a new future
- Make sure your home, workplace and community are safe for women and girls
- Promote women’s economic and political equality
- Speak up about violence in your community
Raise children who can resolve conflict without violence - Speak out against negative media images of women and girls
- Contact your elected officials to ensure they are prioritizing actions to end gender-based violence
Nationally – Ask the Government of Canada to implement:
- the National Action Plan on Addressing Gender-Based Violence following the blueprint
- the recommendations from Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Provincially – Ask the Government of Alberta to:
- continue to prioritize the prevention of gender-based violence
- implement our recommendations for pandemic Economic Recovery to ensure Alberta is a safe and inclusive community for all
- implement our recommendations related to the full implementation of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Act
Municipally – The City of Edmonton can:
- Expedite the work of the proposed comprehensive anti-racism strategy
- Fully implement the mandate of the Diversity and Inclusion office
- Work with marginalized communities and law enforcement to find opportunities to repair trust and build support
GIVE to support our shared vision
A community with equity, opportunity and choice for all.
Supporting The Rose Campaign ensures the YWCA can continue to offer women and girls the support they need to live healthy lives, free of violence. Thank you for your generosity.
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors
Rose Campaign 2020
We were pleased to have Professor Lana Wells share some remarkable insights regarding domestic violence. Please take some time to enjoy the video recording of our 2020 Rose Campaign Fundraising Event.
Rose Campaign Fundraiser 2021
If you’re interested in hosting a table or sponsoring our 2021 Rose Campaign Fundraiser, please contact Linda Miller at l.miller@ywcaedm.org
