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Yes, you are strong, but if you need support during the holidays don't hesitate to reach out.

Yesterday, December 17th was the International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers. Today, we want to take a moment to remember those folks lost due to violence and discrimination. S*x work is real work, and everyone deserves to feel safe and protected, free from transphobia, racism and stigma.

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Today is HIVCureResearchDay!

We are grateful with all the scientists, researchers, & healthcare heroes working relentlessly towards finding a cure . Support HIV research. Together, let's envision an HIV-free future .

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Good luck on the final days of exams, Gryphons!

"Self-care seems to be everywhere today, it hasn’t always been this way. The roots of the current ideas about self-care are to be found in a book by the intellectual historian, Michel Foucault. In the third volume of The History of S*xuality, he examined how ancient Greeks pursued ideas about the “care of the self”. This idea took on a new vitality in A Burst of Light, a book by Audre Lorde. Written after she had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time, Lorde talks about self-care as a radical political act. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence,” she wrote. “It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Lorde’s ideas about self-care were picked up by many in q***r, feminist and activist circles. Caring for yourself became a way of preserving yourself in a world that was hostile to your identity, your community and your way of life."

Learn more: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/21/self-care-radical-feminist-idea-mass-market

This inaugural podcast episode features Dr. Linda Baker as a speaker and is guest hosted by Dr. Peter Jaffe. Linda shares her reflections on how understandings of child and youth experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) have evolved over the last twenty years.

Listen here: https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/podcast-series/episode-1/index.html

⚠TW: Femicide, Gender-based violence

OAITH’s Annual Media Analysis of mainstream news coverage of femicides over the last year in Ontario is now available. Developed in partnership with Dr. Mavis Morton & the , the analysis reviews 150 articles reporting on femicide cases in .

Read more: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/oaith.femicide.media.analysis/viz/OAITHFemicideMediaAnalysis2022-2023/Story1

⚠TW: Gender-based violence, Femicide.

The ended. However, we continue raising awareness and trying to make more visible the many women and girls killed, most due to .

Too many to remember during the alone.

TODAY at 7pm. Don't miss it!

Inversion: Science Fiction & Social Movements

Join Mandy Hiscocks () in conversation with organizer and author Aric McBay. They’ll be talking about Aric’s new novel Inversion, social movements in science fiction, and how utopian writing can help us imagine better futures.

This is the very first in-person event for Inversion, and a live recording for RadiOPIRG!

More info: https://www.silencesounds.ca/inversion-science-fiction-and-social-movements-with-mandy-hiscocks-and-aric-mcbay/

The of Activism Against may be over, but our engagement doesn't end here.

Learn more about the epidemic of intimate partner violence: https://bit.ly/4af8Kuo

This is happening TODAY (Dec 12) at 1:00 pm ET! Don't miss it!

Learn how weight-based discrimination manifests in gender-based violence services and how we can create size inclusive services!

Register now: https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/upcoming-webinars/index.html

Learn how Prof. Thomas Sasso and alum Matt Sbrissa are carving new paths for LGBTQ2IA-focused research 💄

"It is not every day that an undergraduate student is invited to present at a national conference, nor is it a common sight for academics to present research dressed in drag. But changing the tides of tradition requires creative and critical thinkers, and when it comes to research that directly impacts the LGBTQ2IA+ community, the University of Guelph is making waves."

Read more: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2023/12/drag-as-werk-u-of-g-research-shifts-perceptions-of-gig-work-to-protect-q***r-artists/

Join and learn how to advocate for & create more accessible gender-based violence services by considering larger bodied people's lived experiences of marginalization & intersectionality.

Register now: https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/upcoming-webinars/index.html

Today, we remember the 14 women who were killed at École Polytechnique in December 6th, 1989. We honour women's lives lost that day as well as all those lost to gender-based violence everyday, by challenging patriarchy and gender-based violence on an ongoing basis.

Red and green flags are signs that a relationship can be headed in an unhealthy or healthy relationship direction. Join us & learn more!

Join us on Dec 8, 2-3pm via TEAMS. Free. Everyone is welcome!

Register NOW: https://eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-relationships-one-flag-two-flag-red-flag-green-flag-tickets-754715754137?aff=oddtdtcreator

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If we , we can begin to counteract the historical and contemporary normalization, minimization, and tolerance of various forms of male violence against women and girls, including by states/governments.

On day 11 of , we're excited to share our upcoming roundtable in collaboration with discussing the pivotal role of digital technology in addressing .

🗓️Dec 7th from 1-3PM EST via Zoom

Don't miss out - register now! http://oca.si/IRCNFF-DEC7

Join us for a Q&A Panel Discussion on Dec 7th, 2023 7-8:30pm with:

🌟 Fae Johnstone,
🌟 Alex Ash, Chroma NB
🌟 Bennett Jensen,


Register NOW: https://ow.ly/t5kx50Qc8Ir

"Across the north of present-day Canada, resource extraction is contributing to significant changes, many of which disproportionately harm diverse northern and Indigenous women and others frequently left out of public policy conversations."

How are northern and Indigenous women responding to the "Changing North"?
Join us on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women for this important conversation.

Learn more about this virtual event: https://bit.ly/3RoOE9E

The Woman Abuse Council of Toronto invites you to participate in the 1-hour virtual training "Trauma-Informed Lawyering 101," for legal professionals.

Unlock a deeper understanding of how trauma impacts your clients & explore how trauma-informed methods can revolutionize your legal practice.

Register at https://tlaonline.ca/viewEvent.html?productId=7074

Let's join hands to eliminate violence against women! 🤝
Join us in the movement to raise awareness and take action against violence. for all.

💻 Learn more: http://Awhl.org
👉 Join the movement: Listen, Act, Learn

⚠️⚠️TW: Femicide, gender-based violence, sexual violence.

The Ontario Association of Interval Houses () has released the 2022-2023 Annual Femicide List.

Over the last 52 weeks, there have been 62 women and children killed in the province.
http://oaith.ca/assets/library/2023-Annual-Femicide-List-Press-Release-OAITH.pdf

Great news! Council has unanimously supported Ward 6 Councillor Dominique O'Rourke's motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in the

Thanks to for your hard work!
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/it-s-on-the-rise-guelph-declares-intimate-partner-violence-an-epidemic-1.6664721



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To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, U of G will be lighting Johnston Hall purple from Nov. 29 until Dec. 6.

Members of the U of G community are invited to attend a ceremony at 5:00pm on November 29th to initiate the lighting of Johnston Hall and show support for elimination of gender-based violence. Johnston Hall is being lit purple as the purple ribbon has long been a symbol representing the prevention of gender-based violence.

Free hot beverages provided!

Having access to culturally responsive supports is imperative for Indigenous women experiencing violence, and their families. For a list of residential safe spaces and holistic healing services, visit: http://ontario.ca/page/support-indigenous-peoples-experiencing-or-risk-experiencing-violence

If you are affected by gender-based violence and looking for support, you can call a shelter and just talk. You don't need to stay at a shelter to get help. To learn more about how shelters can connect you with the services you need, visit: https://sheltersafe.ca/about-shelters/

The University of Waterloo is looking for adults who have had an abortion in Ontario in the last 3 years to participate in a study regarding your experience.

Contact Kathleen at [email protected]

72 Ontario municipalities have declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. Next week, Guelph could add its voice to the ranks.

Come show your support for this motion. Wear purple for solidarity and help us change the world! 💜💜💜

GRCGED needs you! Are you interested in producing and/or hosting a radio show on campus or have any topic ideas or suggestions for guest speakers?

Contact us: DM us or e-mail us at [email protected]

Training will be provided for FREE! We want to hear from you!!!

Join College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph (CSAHS) in shedding light on addiction during Week!
Discover Dr. Jennifer Murray's fascinating work on the influence of hormones in co***ne relapse and how it could make a difference.
Learn more:
https://csahs.uoguelph.ca/news/2023/02/jennifer-murray-works-uncover-how-sex-hormones-impact-co***ne-relapse

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance and would love it if you could join us remember and honour the two-spirit, trans and non-binary lives lost to transphobia, hate crimes, illness, substance use, su***de, and murder. We also pledge to continue standing together in allyship against bigotry and hate.

Healthy Relationships: One flag, Two Flag, Red flag, Green Flag!
Register now & learn more: https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/event/248773 or https://eventbrite.ca/.../healthy-relationships-one-flag...

Join WiC, Zonta, the UofG's S*xual and GBV Support and Education Office, GRCGED and the CFUW as we bring you a calendar of 16 actions for the 2023 Against Gender-Based Violence.

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As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based violence, join us on Dec 8, 2023 from 2-3pm at GRCGED (UC109 at UofG) to learn about the red and green flags that sign that a relationship can be headed in an unhealthy or healthy relationship direction. We are also going to learn how we can set boundaries and form healthy relationships.

Domestic violence is an epidemic resulting from a wide array of root causes including cultural norms and gender stereotypes that is amplified by the media and is connected to issues such as sexual exploitation. This issue starts and ends with these relationships which are far more complex than meets the eye. Learn more about this issue and how you can develop healthy relationships through tough talks and a fun game on red and green flags (prizes included)!

Register NOW: https://eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-relationships-one-flag-two-flag-red-flag-green-flag-tickets-754715754137?aff=oddtdtcreator

Check out the Canadian Women's Foundation's episode 9 of their podcast series focused on gender-based digital hate and abuse: Rainbow Organizations Facing Hate With Stephanie Jonsson.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3METs7Z

*TW: Femicide and gender-based violence.

"Femicide is an epidemic that demands real changes to the Criminal Code of Canada.Femicide is the intentional killing of women, children, trans women, 2-Spirited Peoples and non-conforming individuals by men. It is a crime that has yet to be included in the Criminal Code of Canada."

https://rabble.ca/human-rights/lack-of-action-to-prevent-femicide-in-canada-is-appalling/

December 6th is the annual vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Join us at 6:30pm at Marianne's Park (176 Gordon St., Guelph) to remember the 14 women killed in the École Polytechnique massacre and the many lives lost to femicide this year.