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2009 and the campaign against gun violence

As 2009 comes to an end, IANSA takes this opportunity to reflect on our activities and achievements. We thank our members for their sustained commitment to the global campaign against gun violence and offer a message of hope and solidarity to those members in particularly difficult circumstances.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence

IANSA women from 29 countries organised events to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, which began on 25 November and ended on 10 December - International Human Rights Day.

20 years after the Montreal mass shooting

6 December is a day of mourning for women killed in armed violence. Twenty years ago a gunman entered l'École Polytechnique de Montréal (Canada), separated the men from the women and shot and killed 14 women, and injured a further 13 people in only 22 minutes.