16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, also known as the Purple Ribbon Campaign, starts today

    Thursday, 23 November 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    An event is being held at Confederation Building in St. John’s this morning with the  Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, Pam Parsons. 

    Purple ribbons will be flying with flags at provincial government buildings today. This will mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, also known as the Purple Ribbon Campaign. An event is being held at Confederation Building in St. John’s this morning with the  Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, Pam Parsons. 

     

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