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Violence against women vigils Dec. 6


Nov. 25 marks the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence (which ends on International Human Rights Day Dec. 10) and the start of the White Ribbon Campaign.
Family Transition Place is hoping people join them in commemorating the importance of these events, as well as marking Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
There will be two vigils Dec. 6, the 27th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, in which 14 women were killed at École Polytechnique.
The Caledon vigil will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Albion-Bolton branch of Caledon Public Library.
The Orangeville vigil will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Transition Place, 20 Bredin Parkway. The ceremony will be outside, to people are urged to dress accordingly.
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