Take Back The Night: Act Now to End Sexual Violence

Take Back The Night is the oldest global movement fighting against sexual violence. This September and October, communities worldwide will unite to take a stand.

In Ontario, across Canada, and around the world, women, girls, Trans, and gender-diverse people face violence daily because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity, or perceived gender. Those with multiple marginalized identities often suffer even more, facing higher rates of sexual violence and struggling to get the support they need.

The statistics are shocking and demand immediate action:

• 1 in 3 women worldwide experience sexual or intimate partner violence.
• 1 in 6 men worldwide face sexual violence.
• 2 in 3 Trans people have been sexually assaulted.
• People in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are more likely to experience sexual violence.
• Less than 50% of victims report these crimes.

This isn’t just a problem in other countries. In Canada, the numbers are alarming and require urgent attention:

• 44% of Indigenous women experience physical or sexual abuse by an intimate partner, compared to 25% of non-Indigenous women.
• Indigenous women in other marginalized groups (disabled, 2SLGBTQIA+, etc.) face even higher risks.
• 70% of Trans youth in Canada have experienced sexual harassment.
• Women with disabilities are sexually assaulted at rates over four times higher than those without disabilities.

Join in the fight against sexual violence. Attend a Take Back The Night rally, march, or event near you and show your support for survivors and commitment to ending sexual violence.

Check the list of events below to find one near you.

Please note: The dates were accurate at the time of publishing. You are encouraged to check the individual websites prior to attending any of the TBTN events.

Thursday, September 12:

• Lanark County: 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall Square Park behind Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1T8) https://lcih.org/events/event/take-back-the-night-3/

• Toronto: 6:00 p.m. at Christie Pits Park (750 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON  M6G 3K4)
  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=903383758489920&set=pcb.903383785156584

Tuesday, September 17:

• Cochrane: TBA – more details to follow @tbtntimmins on Facebook
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=494787423202958&set=pcb.494787509869616

Wednesday, September 18:

• Elliot Lake: 6:30 p.m. atCollins Hall (120 Hillside Dr N, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1X5)
  https://www.counsellingcentre.org/calendar/take-back-the-night
  
• Iroquois Falls: TBA – more details to follow @tbtntimmins on Facebook
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=494787423202958&set=pcb.494787509869616
  
• Sudbury: 8:00 p.m. at Greater Sudbury Public Library (74 Mackenzie Street, Greater Sudbury, ONP3C 4X8) https://www.facebook.com/events/749224440560859/ 
  
  Thursday, September 19:
• Timmins: TBA – more details to follow @tbtntimmins on Facebook
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=494787423202958&set=pcb.494787509869616
  
• Peterborough: 3:00 p.m. at Peterborough Square (340 George Street N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8) https://www.facebook.com/events/1419256825408334/

• Cambridge: 5:00 p.m. at The W (20 Dickson Street, Unit 101, Cambridge, ON N1R 1T4) https://www.facebook.com/events/445658681627593/

• Mississauga: 5:00 p.m. at Malton Neighbourhood Services (3540 Morning Star Drive, Mississauga, ON) https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=792775609733394&set=a.394892056188420

• Durham: 6:00 p.m. at YWCA Durham (1 Mcgrigor Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 1X8) https://www.facebook.com/events/1157325552201010/

• Guelph: 6:00 p.m. at Marianne’s Park (176 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON N1G 1X1)

• Hamilton: 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton City Hall Forecourt (71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5)
  https://sacha.ca/blog/tbtn2024
• Kitchener: 6:00 p.m. at Gaukel Block (44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 4P3)
  https://www.sascwr.org/tbtn.html

• Ottawa: 6:00 p.m. at Minto Park (102 Lewis Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7)
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=807010848206471&set=a.577556421151916
  
• Sarnia: 6:00 p.m. atSarnia Library Theatre (124 Christina St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 8E1)
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=904856875010985&set=a.472349878261689

• York Region: 6:00 p.m. at Unity Park: (63 Dunsmore crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0C5)
  https://www.instagram.com/tbtnyorkregion
  
• Petawawa: 6:30 p.m. at Petawawa Civic Centre (16 Civic Centre Rd, Petawawa, ON K8H 3H5)
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=889929086497602&set=a.480151947475320
  
• St. Catharines: 6:30 p.m. at Market Square (91 King Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H6) https://www.facebook.com/events/1012297934236561/  
  
• Windsor:  6:30pm at Charles Clark Square (215 Chatham St E, Windsor, ON N9A 2W3) https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=836443901921538&set=a.581215057444425  

Friday, September 20:

• Brockville: 5:00 p.m. at Hardy Park (Water Street, Brockville, ON K6V 6M4) https://tinyurl.com/yc5c9s5h 

• Chatham-Kent: 7:00 p.m. at Chatham Civic Centre (315 King Street W., Chatham, ON N7M 5K8) https://www.facebook.com/events/425971353762915/

Saturday, September 21:

• Oxford: 6:30 p.m. at Unifor Local 88 Union Hall (364 Victoria St, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2N4)

Thursday, September 26:

• Belleville: 6:00 p.m. at Market Square (169 Market Street, Belleville, ON K8N 1G8)
  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=968771021926632&set=a.474311221372617  

Thursday, October 10:

• Oakville: 5:30 p.m. at Film.ca Cinemas (171 Speers Road, Unit 25, Oakville, ON L6K 3W8)
  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=814114880925684&set=a.557638133240028

Thursday, April 24, 2025:
GlobalVirtual Event: 8:00 p.m., Online (Register @ https://takebackthenight.org/global-virtual/)