Each October, YWCA Canada joins over 90 countries in a global week of action to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and drive systemic change to end gender-based violence. This year’s theme, Rise for Peace, reflects the growing urgency for global solidarity in a time of rising conflict, inequality, and division.
As instability deepens across the world, the connections between violence, oppression, and injustice become even more visible. Women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people continue to bear the brunt of these intersecting crises. This campaign calls on all of us to stand together, recognizing that peace is not the absence of violence, but the presence of justice, safety, and dignity for all.
Our voices are strongest when we rise together to build the future we all deserve. Join us on social media as we rise for peace together for a future free from violence.
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Raise Your Voice: Rise For Peace
Real change happens when we speak up together. As part of Week Without Violence, YWCA Canada is calling on governments at every level to act urgently to end gender-based violence and invest in safety, housing, and justice for all.
We’ve created two easy-to-use letter-writing templates to help you make your voice heard:
- Click here for our letter writing template for youth.
- Click here for our general letter writing template.
Whether you’re an advocate, ally, or youth leader, your voice matters. Add your name, personalize the message, and send it to your elected officials to help drive meaningful action.