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Silent vigil held at the BC legislature

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Nov, 2024 11:12 AM

Activists say a silent vigil was held at the B-C Legislature in memory of 16 women killed this year, an event coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Today marks #International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Woman and the beginning of #16DaysOfActivism2024. #16Days is a global campaign that focuses on the importance of standing up against gender-based violence. #EndGBV pic.twitter.com/15FWYBJQ5c
— Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) (@EndViolenceBC) November 25, 2024

Vigil organizer Vancouver Rape Relief says participants held up signs with the names of the women killed this year, along with a large banner that read "no more femicide."

The vigil had a late name added to its list — 26-year-old Roshnee Gurung, who police have identified as the victim in the Vancouver homicide over the weekend.

A 46-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in Gurung's death

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