5️⃣ Avoid gender stereotypes

Unfair social expectations exists such as boys/men having to be tough or the breadwinner. Women/girls can be leaders and build great things, either gender can wear whatever colour they choose.

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4️⃣ : Be alert to non-physical violence

Not all Gender-based violence is physical. Name-calling, stalking, harassment, control (including financial), cyber attacks, and manipulation are all forms of GBV.

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3️⃣ Stop victim shaming/blaming

Victims generally don't feel comfortable reporting because they feel they will be shamed by their families, friends, people in the health and justice system, or the offender.

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2️⃣ Know the risks:

Young women and girls, Black and racialized women and girls, Indigenous women and girls, 2SLGBTQI+ and gender non-binary individuals, women in Northern, rural, and remote communities, and people with disabilities are at much greater risk of experiencing GBV.

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November 25 is the first day of the 16 days of activism. Anyone can experience Gender-based Violence. More than one-third of Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted since age 15.
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