As a content warning, please note that this webpage includes information about gender-based violence and sexual violence. We understand that this can trigger strong reactions and we encourage the community to connect with Carleton University’s Sexual Assault Support Centre and/or Health and Counselling Services for support. Additional community supports can also be found here and at the bottom of this webpage.
Today, November 25th, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marks the start of the annual 16 days of activism against gender-
based violence. At FIST we are always thinking about the ways in which violence impacts the lives of our communities and beyond. Today, like every other day we will continue to teach our students about gender-based violence in Canada and beyond and the intersectional realities that put the most marginalized communities at risk.
For more information, events and resources, check out the links below:
Events:
- Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women: Join OCTEVAW at Ottawa City Hall on Friday, November 25th at 5PM to launch #16DaysOfActivism
- Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan: On November 27, join the global solidarity movement for Afghan women & girls
- Amnesty International Canada and Sisters Trust:
- The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF): On November 30, the CJF, in collaboration with the #NotOk campaign and Canadian Women’s Foundation present: The Chilling Tide of Abuse Faced by Women Journalists (Free event – register here)
- Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication, in conjunction with CBC/Radio-Canada and #NotOK: Join in on an imprtant conversation on December 1; JOURNALISTS AND ONLINE HATE: What to do when the battlefield is everywhere (free – register here)
- WW2PreventVAWG joins Raising Voices: On December 5 join the Launch of What Works II report: Evidence for Action – What Works to Prevent Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (Registration link here)
Read:
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention Network: 2022 Theme & Advocacy Kit
- OCTEVAW: What is GBV?
- Canadian Women’s Foundation: Gender-Based Violence: Read, Watch, Listen
- Canadian Women’s Foundation: The Facts about Gender-Based Violence
- Carleton University Newsroom: Join the Call for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
- Jena Lynde-Smith: Creating Accessible Physical Activity for Survivors of Family and Gender-Based Violence
- On December 6, 2022, the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) invites the Carleton community to join us in observing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Crisis / Help Lines:
Unsafe at Home………………………………………………………………………..Text (613)704-5535
Ontario Assaulted Women’s Helpline…………………..24 hour 1(866) 863-0511 TTY 1(866) 863-7868
Ottawa 24 hour Information and Help…….….…………………………………24 hour (613) 745-4818
Ottawa Distress Centre……………………….………………24 hour (613) 238-3311 TEXT 343-306-5550
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre…………………………………24 hour (613) 562-2333 TTY (613) 562-3860
Sexual Assault Support Centre……………………………..24 hour (613) 234-2266 TTY (613) 725-1657
Fem’aide Crisis Line………………………………………24 hour 1(877) 336-2433 ATS 1(866) 860-7082
Trans Lifeline……………………………………………………………………………….1(877)330-6366
CALACS Francophone d’Ottawa …………………………………………………………..(613)-789-8096
Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Services………. CHAT- texting 613-209-1142
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Program …….. 1-866-887-0015
Talk4Healing …………………………………………………….. 1-855-554-4325
Shelters:
Chrysalis House……………………….………………………. ………(613) 591-5901 TTY (613) 591-8912
Interval House………………………………………….……….……..(613) 234-5181 TTY (613) 234-5193
Lanark County Interval House……………….……1(800) 267-7946, (613) 257-5960 TTY (613) 257-1952
Maison d’Amitié…………………………………….1(877)336-2433, (613) 747-0020 or TTY(613) 744-7789
Nelson House………………………………………………….……….(613) 225-3129 TTY (613) 225-4653
Oshki Kizis Lodge (for Indigenous women)………………………………………………..(613) 789-1141
Harmony House (daytime only)……………………………….………………………….. (613) 233-3386
Evelyn Horne Emergency & Transitional Housing Program for Young Women ……(613) 789-8220
The university has support for survivors of sexual violence through Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC). You can access free and confidential support via web or text message with the new Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Chat Service. For immediate crisis support, you can contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Sexual Assault Centre of Ottawa at 613-234-2266.