Mr. Speaker, November 25 is the International Day to End Violence Against Women.
The day was declared by women in Latin America and the Caribbean in 1981 to commemorate the death of the Mirabel sisters, who were murdered in the Dominican Republic in 1960.
Today we mark the first of 16 days leading up to December 10 that have been set aside to fight violence against women.
Over the next 16 days, communities throughout the country will reflect on the consequences of violence against women.
I urge members to get involved in helping end violence against women.