The 16 Days of Activism is an annual world-wide campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10. The campaign brings people together to raise awareness, support survivors, and take action to end gender-based violence in all its forms.
The Sexual and Gender-based Violence Office invites you to participate in our events planned on campus to support the 16 Days of Activism. We all play a part in creating a safe and supportive campus. At the University of Lethbridge, we are committed to creating a culture of consent and ending gender-based violence on campus. The 16 days of Activism schedule is listed below.
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - Find the SGBVP Ambassadors in the PE Atrium (Centre for Sport & Wellness) from 11-2pm.
November 26: Join Student Wellness for a collaboration with Harm Reduction Week and play Sexual Health Jeopardy in the UHALL Atrium 10-2pm.
November 27: Join us for Bystander Intervention Training on campus in M1090 (Markin Hall) at 2 p.m. This one-hour training will help participants find the confidence and practical tools to recognize, interrupt and prevent harmful or potentially violent situations. In this training, you’ll learn how to identify early signs of escalating behaviour, understand your role as a bystander, and choose safe and effective ways to intervene. Participants also explore common barriers to taking action, strategies for supporting individuals impacted by violence, and ways to contribute to safer, more respectful campus environments. By building these skills, we become more prepared to step in, speak up and help create a culture where violence is not tolerated and everyone feels supported. Registration is encouraged. Bystander Intervention Training
November 28: Find the SGBVP Ambassadors at the Tech Facilitated Violence and Digital Harm information booth! UHALL Atrium 11-2pm.
December 1: FREE PLANTS! Growing a Culture of Consent Day 1: UHALL Atrium 10-12pm a collaboration with Student Wellness. Come find us for a plant and conversations around consent on campus.
December 2: FREE PLANTS! Growing a Culture of Consent Day 2: PE (Centre for Sport and Wellness) 10-2pm. Come find us for a plant and conversations around consent on campus.
December 3: Clare's Law Info Booth Library Hall (just outside of the Library at the main entrance) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about the history of Clare's Law and how you can access information with the police if you feel you might be in an unsafe relationship.
December 4: REES: Cookies and Consent: We are here to hear! Markin Hall 10 a.m. to noon & UHALL Atrium 2-4 p.m. Help yourself to some tasty cookies provided by local superstars: Cookie Crimes and learn more about Third Party Reporting and Reporting Sexual Violence on Campus using the REES platform.
December 5: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: Join us in Library at the Women's Peace Memorial Garden from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and take a moment to remember the 14 women who lost their lives at École Polytechnique and reflect on our commitment to action in responding to gender-based violence in our communities. A Digital Harm Workshop will be presented at 11:30 a.m. with pot painting to follow.
December 8: Join the SGBVP Ambassadors to discuss Tech-Facilitated Violence and Digital Harm information booth in PE (Centre for Sport and Wellness) from 10 a.m. to noon.
December 9: Power through the last few days of the semester and check out our Wellness and Selfcare table at the UHALL Atrium from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reach out to Leah Webster at sexualviolenceinfo@uleth.ca or check out our website if you need any additional information.
Contact:
Leah Webster | leah.webster@uleth.ca | (403) 317-2862 | ulethbridge.ca/sexual-violence