Soroptimist International of Central Alberta

It’s National Child Day! November 20th has been annually recognized as a day in which we honour the rights of children and youth, and the important role they ...play in our communities and in their own lives. Children deserve every opportunity for a bright future- basic needs, protection from harm and to have their voices heard. While today is celebratory of those rights, it is also important to bring attention to those who are not receiving the respect and treatment they are entitled to. Child Advocacy Centres across Alberta invite you to celebrate National Child Day with us not just today, but year round.

We love the continuous support we receive from the Red Deer city councillors and Mayor, on showing their support for survivors of family violence and Purple Lig...ht Nights. They know Domestic Violence has NO place in our community. They are wearing purple and we hope the rest of Central Alberta will do as well tomorrow for Purple Day #GoPurpleAB #showyourpurple #purplelightnights #Soroptimist #shinealight #savealife See more

Driving down Taylor Drive today you may notice some purple cut-outs along the road. These are the silent witnesses, figures that represent survivors of family v...iolence. The figures are purple to go with the theme of Family Violence Prevention Month. Each figure is different, representing how family violence affects all types of people (all ages, abilities, identities). The figures will be up along the roadside for a few more hours. Next week they will be on the move, "popping up" in various places in the community. #GoPurpleAB #Reddeer #Yqf #Wheretoturn

Girls have the right to: Safety, peace, a quality education, freedom from discrimination, and sexual and reproductive health education. #WorldChildrensDay

Supporting the survivors of family violence, head office staff of WA Grain and Pulse Solutions in Innisfail. #GoPurpleAB #purplelightnights #ShineALight #savealife #Soroptimist

We all have to speak out about domestic violence. #GoPurpleAB

"I could not have picked a better day to go purple. And Billy approved as well .....lol" There are many ways to show your support. Purple Light Nights. Creati...ng awareness, showing support for those affected by family violence. Join us, show us your pictures. Let's spread this all over Central Alberta, Alberta, Canada and the world. Domestic Violence has no place in our community. #GoPurpleAB #Soroptimist #shinealight #savealife See more

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Today is #WorldToiletDay. 1.25 billion women and girls don't have access to a safe, private toilet. This affects how women and girls are able to manage their periods. http://unwo.men/W2f050Cn2KC

Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the 13 year old category. 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada have reported being bullied recently. 47% of Canad...ian parents report having a child victim of bullying. Dont stand by. Stand Up. Stand Strong. Stand Together. We can all make a difference in someone's life. #BullyingAwarenessWeek - a time to promote awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts. Bullying Canada (877) 352-4497 See more

Get your tickets! Support and create awareness about Family Violence. Domestic Violence has NO place in our community! #purplelightnights #shinealight #SayNoToDomesticViolence #GoPurpleAB

We are joining with the Sexual Assault Centre on Nov 19 and wearing purple. Won't you join us? Show your support. Get one of our purple shirts and shine your purple lights. #GoPurpleAB #purplelightnights

We are so happy to report that this year we will grant a third Live Your Dream award to a deserving woman who has returned to school to better support her family. Thank you to Julie Oliver, who has sponsored an award of $1000.00 to be used to offset the winners tuition. The deadline for applications for our club is Dec 31, 2020.

#PurpleDay in Central Alberta is Thursday, Nov 19. Wear a purple shirt to show your support, shine a purple light hang a purple wreath, and wear a button. In fact, shine them all month long to remember the victims who lost their lives to domestic violence, support the survivors as they rebuild their lives, and give hope to those still living with abuse. Ours shirts are $20.00 each and support our Purple Angel fund. Shine a light. Save a life. Wear purple to show support. Message us to get lights, shirts, wreaths and buttons. #GoPurpleAB #purplelightnights #Soroptimist

Activism isn't cancelled. Feminism isn't cancelled. Fighting for equality isn't cancelled. We still have work to do in the time of #COVID19. #GenerationEquality

Purple Light Nights and Family Violence Awareness Month starts today!!! #saynotodomesticviolence

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As a young Rohingya activist living in Cox’s Bazar, one of the world’s largest refugee settlements, Rimu says she won't stop working until every woman and girl can enjoy their rights. This is her story: http://unwo.men/l6Rj50C3Xnc

They’re back!!! The purple nails and the purple lights!! Family violence awareness month starts Nov 1. Help us spread awareness, shine a light and save a life! Central Alberta Purple Light Nights

November is only a few days away and the Purple Light Nights Campaign will begin. We are giving away buttons to to be worn to help get the word out. Can we count on your support?

The Ubuntu Youth Council second event is on November 7! We are hosting a youth talk between the police department and our youth. This is a very important conver...sation that needs to be happening right now especially with our youth. We are responsible for a change to happen right now because it is our future we are creating and the world we want to live in. This is a safe place for youth to ask any questions and get honest answers. Please share this event with all Central Alberta youth, all are welcome! See more

We love making waves, by helping women live their dreams. By granting our Live Your Dreams awards. To women who support their families and have gone back to school. Many have experienced family violence. That is why we are also involved with Purple Light Nights, to create awareness about family violence in our communities. Help us create a difference in someone's life. Spread the word about our awards, tell women you know. Support Purple Light Nights with a purchase of a light, t-shirt or wreath. Additional Live Your Dream awards can also be sponsored, and more women will be helped.