Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW)

BREAKING NEWS: Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025 After sustained advocacy from our sector, we are pleased that the government of Canada has announced a tax receipt extension to mitigate the impact of the four-week Canada Post strike on 2024 donations. Thank you to the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue for announcing this measure today. We are grateful to Cooperation Canada, the Health Charities Coalition of Canada and the organizations and individuals who have voiced their support for this measure alongside Imagine Canada. Read the government’s announcement here: https://buff.ly/4grdsYN

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄OCTEVAW will be closed for the holiday season starting December 23rd and will reopen on January 6th. We wish you a safe and restful holiday season and look forward to connecting with you in the new year! 🌟 Dont forget to check out our Digital Holiday Care Kit for Survivors of Gender Based Violence ▶️ https://loom.ly/XfcmWKw

🎄 The Holiday Digital Care Kit is Here! 🎄 The holiday season can bring joy and connection but also unique challenges, especially for survivors of gender-based violence. 💜 Our Holiday Digital Care Kit is designed to provide: ✨ Practical tools for safety and autonomy ✨ Emotional support to navigate the season ✨ Self-care, community support, and harm reduction strategies You can access the toolkit here: https://loom.ly/XfcmWKw Whether you need immediate help, guidance, or a moment of peace, this kit is here to remind you that you’re never alone. #CareForSurvivors #HolidaySupport #CommunityHealing #GBVAdvocacy

Beyond Awareness: Education to End Femicide Today is December 6th🌹 The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and Girls OCTEVAW's Public Engagement Committee is proud to launch Beyond Awareness, a social media campaign designed to spark meaningful conversations about gender-based violence (GBV) and empower Ottawa residents to take action This campaign highlights the urgent need to address femicide and its root causes—systemic inequities and colonial legacies. By sharing accessible information, resources, and stories, Beyond Awareness demonstrates how individuals and organizations can work together to challenge outdated systems and advocate for transformative change. 🔎 In today’s post, we explore: What is femicide? Femicide refers to the misogynistic killing of women, children, trans women, Two-Spirit, or gender-diverse individuals, often perpetrated by men. It manifests in various forms, including: Murders by intimate partners during separation. Killings linked to sexual violence. Targeted acts of violence against trans women, women in conflict zones, or victims of mass shootings. The Canadian Context 🚨 Every 48 hours, a woman or girl in Canada is killed—most often by an intimate partner. 🚨 In 2022, 184 women and girls were victims of femicide—a 27% increase from 2021. 🚨 Indigenous women are 12 times more likely to face femicide than non-Indigenous women. 🚨 In Ottawa, three femicides occurred within the last eight weeks—preventable tragedies. What Can You Do? Start conversations to challenge GBV and its root causes. Support feminist and grassroots organizations working to end violence. Advocate for policies that prioritize prevention and survivor support. Ending femicide requires us to go beyond awareness and take systemic action. Together, we can create a future free from violence. 💡 Follow the campaign for more insights and ways to get involved. #EndFemicide #GenderBasedViolence #OttawaActivism #GBVPrevention #CommunityAction

Today is December 6th: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence. We honor the lives lost to misogyny and systemic violence, remembering the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique in 1989 and all those impacted by gender-based violence today. Gender-based violence disproportionately affects Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQIA2S+, and disabled women and gender-diverse individuals. Ending this violence means addressing its roots in colonialism, racism, and systemic inequities. Join us this evening for annual December 6th Vigil ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: 118 Lewis St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7 (Enclave: The Ottawa Women’s Monument) ♿ Accessibility: The event is wheelchair accessible, with ASL interpretation available. #NationalDayOfRemembrance #EndGBV #OttawaVigil #EndGBV #December6 #ViolenceFreeFutures

We are working to address gender-based violence and violence against women. During the 16 Days of Activism, your support is a crucial investment in prevention, education, and advocacy. Together, we can ensure the needs of survivors and communities impacted by gender-based violence are reflected at all levels of decision-making. For over 30 years, OCTEVAW has been driving change on Anishinabek Algonquin Territory (Ottawa), amplifying frontline voices and shaping policies through anti-racist feminist advocacy. 💡 Our Focus: Healing and Action: Through Fabric of Change, we address the impact of femicides in Ottawa, offering vital support to those affected. Fundraising Goal: Help us reach $16k for 16 Days to continue providing support and advocacy. Ways You Can Make an Impact: 1️⃣ #ENGAGE: Join the December 6th Vigil to honor survivors and remember lives lost. 2️⃣ #AMPLIFY: Support our Black Hair Care Drive to provide essential resources to Black survivors fleeing violence. 3️⃣ #GIVEAGIFT: Donate in honor or memory of a loved one, or encourage your network to contribute as part of their holiday giving. Let’s work toward #ViolenceFreeFutures together Donate today and share to spread the word: https://lnkd.in/ezi43vn8 #GivingTuesday #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism #ViolenceFreeFutures

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Each year, we gather to remember and read the names of women, girls, and gender-expansive community members whose lives have been taken due to #Femicide. We will also hear from community members that have been directly impacted by Femicide. This year, we will hear from local community members impacted by femicide. All are welcome to join us. 🕯️ Annual Vigil 📍 Minto Park, 102 Lewis St. ⏰ 6 PM* 🎗️ Theme:Call It Femicide: Bridging the Local to Global The Vigil will be bilingual Let’s honor lives lost, stand in solidarity with survivors, and demand action to end gender-based violence in all its forms. Together, we can turn grief into change. #December6 #NationalDayOfRemembrance #CallItFemicide #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV

🧵 Fabric of Change: Building Solutions to End Femicide Advocacy and education are most impactful when rooted in community healing and connection. As part of the 16 Days of Activism, OCTEVAW and Counselling Family Services are hosting a drop-in session for Fabric of Change, an advocacy project addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide through community art. The Fabric of Change quilt project will culminate in a powerful art installation, sharing the stories of survivors and those impacted by femicide, amplifying their voices, and calling for meaningful action. 📅 Date: December 2, 2024 📍 Location: 310 Olmstead Street ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM We all have a role to play when it comes to addressing gender-based violence and femicide. The sessions are open to all Ottawa residents. Register here: https://loom.ly/BWLp714 #16daysofActivism #ViolenceFreeFutures #EndGBV

🟣 Today is National Economic Abuse Awareness Day! 🟣 Economic abuse is a pervasive yet often overlooked form of gender-based violence that limits survivors' financial independence and perpetuates control. We’re proud to highlight the incredible work of the Canadian Center For Women's Empowerment (CCFWE), a coalition member of OCTEVAW leading efforts to address economic abuse. CCFWE is driving awareness, policy change, and survivor-centred initiatives to break the cycle of economic control and empower those impacted. #16DaysofActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #Povertyreduction #EconomicAbuse

🎉We’re Excited to Launch Our 16 Days for 16K Campaign! 🎉 As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we’re thrilled to announce our 16 Days for 16K fundraising campaign! At OCTEVAW, we are working tirelessly to: 💡 Provide alternatives for survivors in reporting and engaging in the justice system 💡 Center BIPOC leadership—fostering equity in the GBV sector. 💡 Fund prevention efforts—in 2024, we trained over 500 people on intervention practices on GBV 💡 Support frontline workers—hosting 20+ capacity-strengthening workshops this year alone. 🔑 How You Can Help: 👉 Donate Online: Donate Now- https://loom.ly/OtxpEI0 👉🏽 Contribute to the Black Hair Care Drive: Drop off items at OCTEVAW's Office #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysFor16K #EndGBV #SupportSurvivors #ViolenceFreeFutures