The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will host a flag raising event to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, also known as the Purple Ribbon Campaign tomorrow (Thursday, November 23)

The event will take place in the main lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to the public.

Minister Parsons will be joined by violence prevention advocates Debbie Hibbs, Lisa Lake, and Gemma Hickey. Attendees to the event are encouraged to bring brightly colored flowers in memory of those who have lost their lives or who have been impacted by gender-based violence.

Parking will be available in front of East Block, and attendees are asked to enter using the main entrance facing Prince Philip Drive. Attendees who require an accessible entrance can use the blue zone parking behind East Block and enter through the “Public Gallery Entrance”. The event will also be livestreamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Facebook page.

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