1999 marks the 10TH anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.
December 6th, 1989 is a day of special remembrance to the 14 women who were killed by a gunman at L'École Polytechnique in Montreal. In fact, it was pronounced by the Canadian government as the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women in 1991. To me, it is also a day dedicated to those who suffer discrimination and oppression because they are women.
One thing that many have lost sight of (including me) is the fact those 14 women were studying to be Engineers, a profession traditionally viewed as "males-only". They were coldly murdered because of their gender, true, but also because of their ambitions. So today is not only a day to remember these women, but also a day to commemorate the battles that women have fought, and still fight to gain recognition in the workplace, and to eliminate sex discrimination in general.
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To know more about the Montreal Massacre, and the movement towards the awareness it sparked, check out these really great sites:
The Canadian Women's Internet Association
A great on-line resource for women's issues.
Montreal Massacre and links with Domestic Violence
Snippets from different articles about the Montreal Massacre with links to the original articles (which hopefully, are still up). Interesting read.
In Memoriam
Responses to the Massacre from Men For Change. A good indication that women aren't the only ones concerned about Violence Against Women.
Domestic Violence
An anonymous forward that has been going around, and that someone put on their website. Simply put, yet somewhat poignant.
Key Dates Regarding Women's Issues
Go to this site for information about important events and how to take part.
Ribbon Campaigns
Want more information on the different Ribbon campaigns? Click above!
Learn to protect yourself! Refuse to be a victim. Here are some links to help:
Cybergrrl Safety Net
A help and support site for survivors and victims of domestic abuse.
Rape101.com
From their own description: "Rape101.com offers information to help inform and prevent rape and other forms of abuse, as well as information for victims, parents, spouses/partners, and friends."
No Nonsense Self Defense
Very useful knowledge on how to protect yourself against violence, including how to prevent yourself from getting into a situation where you could be a victim, as well as psychological information on violent offenders. A must-read for ALL women.
Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention
Situated in California, but the site has a lot of very useful information.
Heartless Bitches International
No, they are not man-haters or over-agressive lesbians. They are a group of women around the world who refuse to be any less than they are, and who do not put up with men who treat women like dirt or like china dolls, and women who let them. Among other things. Lots of useful information on emotional abuse, and a good living example of what strong women (and men) should be. Highly recommended reading, especially for teenage girls.
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