December 6th Vigil
Gender-based violence pervades our society. Addressing this grave social issue is a major focus of CFUW.
Every year, our club organizes a solemn service of remembrance for the 14 young women murdered at L'École Polytechnique in Montreal on December 6, 1989. This service has taken many forms.
Our national organization has produced a toolkit of information and strategies to increase awareness of gender-based violence and suggest possible actions.
A 16-day campaign of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence runs each year from November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, International Human Rights Day.
December 6th has been established as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. It is vital to remember that women's rights are, in essence, human rights.
Please check back for details on our 2026 vigil; all are welcome to attend.
In 2020 the University of Waterloo and the CFUW K-W partnered to create an online commemoration that was broadcast live on YouTube.
Email: cfuwkw@gmail.com Snail Mail: P.O. Box 376 New Dundee, Ontario, N0B 2E0 |