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Stop the Violence Awareness Event

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Learn, reflect, and take action to prevent gender-based violence

Join us for a free community event led by MOSAIC’s Violence Prevention Program (VPP) as part of the international 16 Days of Activism campaign. Designed for adults 19+ living in B.C., this hybrid event combines practical legal information, an arts-based performance, and a short wellness session to help participants build awareness, connect with others, and leave with clear next steps.

Event schedule

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Know Your Rights — Legal Knowledge Info-session (Community Room)

  • Key topics: Family Law, Protection Orders, Immigration Status, and more
  • Presenter: Cyrus Haghighi, Lawyer, Sinclair Law Centre LLP

12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. | Short Break

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | “Stars on Pavement” — Live Dramatic Reading

  • A powerful play by Mexican playwright Carlos Arturo Aguilar exploring how gender violence becomes normalized and its consequences
  • Performed by Jessica Valencia, Miguel Guerrero, and Paulina Pino-Rubio (a VPP client)

1:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. | Short Break

1:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Yoga and Mindfulness

  • Gentle practice to help you decompress and reflect
  • Led by VPP client Fakhria Ibrahimi Momtaz of Momtaz Yoga

Event details

If you need help registering or have questions, please email women.support@mosaicbc.org.

Why this event matters

Gender-based violence affects people across communities. This event offers practical legal knowledge to understand your rights, an arts-based lens to deepen reflection and empathy, and a wellness practice to ground and restore. You’ll leave with information, resources, and community connections to support safety and healing.

Need more support?

If you want more support related to safety, legal referrals, or trauma-informed services, check the Violence Prevention and Support page.

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