There is a report to be released this November 25th in Manitoba that will mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, a public awareness news alert running until December 10, World Human Rights Day. Throughout these 16 days, many organizations, governments, and communities release statements, host events, and publish progress updates that highlight both the urgency of the crisis and the need for sustained action.
The key foundational document addressing MMIWG2S+ violence is the National Inquiry’s Final Report, Reclaiming Power and Place, that was initially released on June 3rd, 2019. This landmark report outlined the systemic and historical roots of the violence and issued 231 Calls for Justice directed at all levels of government, institutions, newcomers and Canadians.
Since then, annual progress reports and reviews have tracked how these Calls for Justice are, or are not, being implemented. These updates often emerge during the 16 Days of Activism, offering an important moment for reflection, accountability, and renewed commitment to ending violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
This November 25th , please take the time to learn, share, and advocate, because awareness is only the first step toward meaningful and lasting change.