Released on May 4, 2001
Saskatchewan people are being encouraged to show their support for aviolence-free society by recognizing Purple Ribbon Awareness Week May 7th
to 13th.
Saskatchewan Purple Ribbon Awareness Week is held annually by the
Saskatchewan Battered Women's Advocacy Network (SBWAN) to raise awareness
about violence against women and encourage community support for ending
violence.
"This week encourages communities, families and individuals to show
commitment to preventing violence and acting to eliminate violence,"
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Doreen Hamilton said. "The
Government of Saskatchewan is working with community groups such as SBWAN
and others to address violence through innovative legislation, funding of
shelters and transition houses, and other on-going programs and services."
These include funding for sexual assault counsellors, programs for
batterers and prevention of violence through education in schools.
"As Mother's Day approaches, let us remember not all families are safe
places to be in," Saskatchewan Battered Women's Advocacy Network member
Kelly Diebel said. "This week is dedicated to the lives of the women whose
voices can no longer be heard, to the survivors who have shown such
courage, strength and wisdom, and to the believers who support the right to
live safely with dignity and without fear."
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For more information, contact:
Neena Saxena Kelly Diebel
Women's Secretariat SBWAN
Regina Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7012 Phone: (306) 757-7879