end violence against women

Today marks a somber day in our history. 33 years ago today 14 women were murdered at Ecole Polytechnic. We remembered them and other victims of gender based violence at #Milton Town Hall in cooperation with The Women’s Centre of Halton, Halton Women’s Place, Savis Halton and HVPC.

Roses were laid in their memory as well as for those missing & murdered indigenous women along with one to honour the survivors of domestic violence.

There have been too many lives lost to gender based violence – tragically even recently in our own community we have suffered that loss.

I had the honour of placing a white rose to show male allyship in our quest to end violence against women. This has to stop.

• Geneviève Bergeron
• Hélène Colgan
• Nathalie Croteau
• Barbara Daigneault
• Anne-Marie Edward
• Maud Haviernick
• Maryse Laganière
• Maryse Leclair
• Anne-Marie Lemay
• Sonia Pelletier
• Michèle Richard
• Annie St-Arneault
• Annie Turcotte
• Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

Yesterday people in Halton Region were devastated to hear the news of the murder of Laura Grant in Burlington. Today we received word that her husband has been charged with murder.

https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/9562419-man-charged-with-the-murder-of-his-wife-in-rural-burlington/

This incident serves as a reminder that domestic violence remains an issue in our community no matter how affluent or challenged it may seem. This is an issue that needs to be dealt with head on.

But this should also serve others as a reminder that if you are in a relationship based in emotional violence, verbal or physical abuse that there are resources for you available.

There are places you can reach out to which include Halton Womens Place , Halton Womens Centre and others like Hum – We Womens Hub .

Dont be silent. Reach out.

Mike Cluett

end violence against women

December 6th

Dont Be Silent – Reach Out For Help