Niagara’s Regional Government Raises Flag for ‘Elimination of Violence Against Women’

News from Niagara Regional Headquarters  

Posted November 26th, 2022 on Niagara At Large

Niagara, Ontario – This past Friday, Nov. 25th  marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the launch of 16 days of activism against gender based violence, ending on Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day.

With Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley (left) looking on, a flag for eliminating voilence against women is raised at the Region’s headquarters in Thorold, Ontario

This November 25th, we raised the Wrapped in Courage and the “No More Stolen Sisters” flags, which will remain raised for 16 days to show our support, build awareness, and promote advocacy to end gender based violence.

In attendance (with Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley) were representatives from Niagara Region, Canadian Federation of University Women, Gillian’s Place, and Niagara Regional Native Centre.

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