12 Days, 12 Voices: Combating violence against women

Mélissa Gélinas

The Gatineau Police Service (SPVG) has decided to take action by participating in the 12 Days, 12 Voices initiative to raise public awareness of the various resources available to combat violence against women. This campaign will run from November 25 to December 6, 2025.

It should be noted that the United Nations declared November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, while December 6 commemorates the 14 women who were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989. The campaign is also known internationally, with different dates selected for it.

In a press release, Nicolas Côté, head of the SPVG's Research, Development and Organizational Strategy Division, stated: “This campaign aims to raise public awareness and remind everyone that resources are available. Behind every statistic, there is a voice, a person, a story,” he added. “With this campaign, we want to humanize the fight against domestic violence and emphasize that no one should suffer in silence.”

To demonstrate their commitment to this cause, the SPVG unveiled a banner in front of their stations during a press conference. Numerous organizations were invited to SPVG headquarters to discuss the issue.

In addition, to highlight the initiative, inspiring quotes and messages will be posted daily on the SPVG's Facebook page, website, and in select public spaces.

Other Mobilizations

On the other hand, the Assembly of Regional Women's Intervention Groups (AGIR) and its members will organize a series of awareness-raising activities throughout the Outaouais region during the 12 days of the campaign, including informal gatherings, training sessions, artistic projects, self-defence classes, and more. For more information: facebook.com/agir.outaouais.



Campaign Objectives

• To highlight the stakeholders and partners involved in the fight against violence against women,

• To break the isolation,

• To support victims, and

• To raise public awareness.