16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2024
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The Government of Canada’s theme for 2024 is Come Together, Act Now. It emphasizes how crucial it is to involve everyone in Canada – particularly men and boys – in changing social norms, attitudes and behaviours that contribute to gender-based violence. It is also a call to action urging all of us to recognize the signs of gender-based violence and to reach out for support, for ourselves or loved ones.
Ways to get involved
- Kick-off the 16 Days by wearing purple on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
- Throughout the 16 Days, follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Share the 16 Days campaign posts or create your own using the images from the digital toolkit below and the hashtag #16Days.
- Use the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2024 background below during your virtual meetings.
- Learn more about gender-based violence:
- Find out about 16 ways you can help end gender-based violence
- Check out It’s Not Just, our youth awareness campaign to end gender-based violence
- Learn about gender-based violence
- Watch a movie, video or documentary related to gender-based violence such as those available on the National Film Board website (various languages; viewer discretion is advised for some films).
- Attend an event in your community to show your support to victims and survivors of GBV. Consider donating to a local shelter if you can.
- On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6, honour the victims of the Polytechnique Montréal tragedy by wearing a white ribbon. Visit the web page of the National Day for other ideas
- On December 10, Human Rights Day, read the full text or simplified version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or consult the illustrated booklet of the Declaration.
- Become an ally by adopting these simple but powerful actions all year long:
- Listen: be open to learning from the experiences of others
- Believe: support survivors and those affected by violence. It is very important that you say the words ‘’I believe you’’ and ‘’This is not your fault’’
- Educate (yourself and others): learn the facts about GBV; know what your workplace policies say about violence and harassment; take a course; participate in an event
- Speak out: add your voice to call out violence
- Intervene: find a safe way to help when you see acts of gender-based violence. Name what you see. Express your concern and ask how you can help. Intervening can also mean providing support and resources
- Act: give your time or donate to organizations working to end gender-based violence
16 Days 2024 digital toolkit
Download these visuals (ZIP – 2.93 MB) and use them on your website, social media channels or virtual meetings.
How to save images to your computer or mobile device
(1) Select image
On a PC: Right-click on the image you want to download.
On a Mac: Hold down the Control key (Ctrl) and click on the image you want to download.
On a mobile device: Tap and hold the image you want to download until the menu appears.
(2) Choose “Save as”
The options on the contextual menu will vary, depending on which web browser you’re using. Some browsers may say “Save as” while others may say “Save image as” or “Save picture as.”
(3) Rename the file (optional)
A dialogue box will open, giving you the opportunity to change the file name or keep it as is.
(4) Choose a destination folder
Specify a location to save the downloaded image and click “Save.”
Web banner
Text version – Web banner
A woman speaks in a megaphone against a black background. Scattered around her are many small purple, pink and blue square pixels and images. The images show various aspects of gender-based violence, including families, a pride flag, a white ribbon, students, and messaging icons. To the left, are the words “Come Together, Act Now.” in white and purple text. To the right of the image, it reads “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” also in purple and white. The Canada wordmark is in the bottom right corner.
Use this banner for your web or intranet content.
Text version – Instagram
A woman speaks in a megaphone against a black background. Scattered around her are many small purple, pink and blue square pixels and images. The images show various aspects of gender-based violence, including families, a pride flag, a white ribbon, students, and messaging icons. The top left reads “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” in purple and white text. In the top right of the image are the words “Come Together, Act Now.” also in white and purple text. The Canada wordmark is in the bottom right corner.
Use this image for your Instagram content.
Facebook, X and LinkedIn
Text version – Facebook, X and LinkedIn
A woman speaks in a megaphone against a black background. Scattered around her are many small purple, pink and blue square pixels and images. The images show various aspects of gender-based violence, including families, a pride flag, a white ribbon, students, and messaging icons. The top left reads “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” in purple and white text. In the top right of the image are the words “Come Together, Act Now.” also in white and purple text. The Canada wordmark is in the bottom right corner.
Use this image for your Facebook, X and LinkedIn content.
Virtual meeting background
Text version – Virtual meeting background
Scattered against a black background, are many small purple, pink and blue square pixels and images. The images show various aspects of gender-based violence, including families, a pride flag, a white ribbon, students, and messaging icons. The top left reads “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” and “16 jours d’activisme contre la violence fondée sur le sexe” in purple and white text. In the top right of the image are the words “Come Together, Act Now.” and “S’unir pour agir” also in white and purple text. The Canada wordmark is in the bottom right corner.
Use this background during your virtual meetings.