A flag bearing the purple ribbon has been raised at Confederation Building, as part of a campaign to raise awareness around violence against women.
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Carol Anne Haley signed a proclamation today recognizing the 16-day Purple Ribbon Campaign.
The campaign coincides with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from November 25 to December 10.
It includes two significant dates in the history of violence against women: November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and December 6 – the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The campaign coincides with the 16 Days of Activisim Against Gender-Based Violence. It includes two significant dates, today – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and Dec 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/qA6fsuiv36
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphy590) November 25, 2019
The Purple Ribbon Flag is Raised to help create public awareness and make positive changes to attitudes and behaviours about violence against women and girls in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Haley says its creation was made possible by the advocacy of Debbie and Phillip Hibbs—the parents of Julianne Hibbs, who was murdered by an ex-partner.
Haley, and Debbie Hibbs, Julianne’s mother, raise the purple ribbon flag in the Confederation Building lobby.
Haley says this is all possible thanks to the advocacy work of the Hibbs family. @VOCMNEWS #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/I6z3aJJq6D
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphy590) November 25, 2019
Haley says it’s a serious issue that cannot be tolerated.
She says it is vital that everyone works collaboratively to raise awareness and change attitudes.
