She might be your sister, co-worker or close friend. Your mother, or your daughter.
Maybe, “she” was you. Victims of gender-based abuse are in plain sight. And, for every sufferer you know, there are hundreds of thousands more across Canada you don’t. Marked or masked in silence, their plight affects their families, children, and their ability to contribute and connect in their community.
The fact is, when the emotional, mental and physical signs of gender-based abuse are present, it affects us all. Men, women, children, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters—every single one of us.
This is not just a gender issue. It’s a human rights issue.
We can do something about it. Join us and act.