Proclamation – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, 2026

Whereas November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month and November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and

Whereas violence is the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender diverse individuals. Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and

Whereas Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, with over 30 femicides in Ontario since November 26th, 2025; and

Whereas there is an urgent need for greater investment and action to end gender-based violence in our community and throughout Ontario by all three levels of Government;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim November 25, 2026 as “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” in Northumberland County.”