A Celebration of Resilience: 16 Days, One Emergency
A gala to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Dockside Restaurant, Granville Island Hotel — 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
Optional Dress Code: Yellow — the colour of courage, joy, and justice
Every seat is a promise that safety can be built, that justice can be real, that no one stands alone
On behalf of everyone at Battered Women’s Support Services, thank you for being part of A Celebration of Resilience on Tuesday, November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The room glowed in shades of yellow, a colour that symbolizes courage, joy, and justice, and held a vibrant, buzzing energy that could only come from a community united in purpose.
Thank you for celebrating resilience, community, and the power of showing up not just for one evening, but for the long-term work of change.
We could not do this without you.
With deep gratitude,
The Battered Women’s Support Services Team
Our photographer captured beautiful moments throughout the night, and we’re delighted to share them with you.
Why We Gather
Nearly half of all girls and women in British Columbia have experienced intimate partner violence.
This year, the BC government declared gender-based violence a national epidemic. For those of us who see the impacts every day, this is not new rather it’s an emergency that reaches into every home, every workplace, every neighbourhood, and every community.
On November 25, we gather under the light of resilience — to honour survivors, to celebrate hope, and to carry forward the work of change.
This event marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — the first of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence observed around the world.
“This is a night to celebrate our collective strength and power the movement for safety and justice”
An Evening of Strength and Connection
“This is more than a dinner — it’s a night of resilience, courage, solidarity, and transformation.”
Highlights:
- Chef-crafted waterfront dinner
- Keynote Speaker — to be announced
- Stories of courage and leadership from women reshaping the future
- Silent & Live Auctions with celebrated auctioneer Howard Blank
- Music & Dancing with DJ Angela
“Together, we’ll fill the room with courage, heart, joy, and justice.”
Your Impact
Your ticket does more than buy dinner — it saves lives.
Proceeds from A Celebration of Resilience will:
- Keep crisis lines open when women and girls need them most
- Provide legal advocacy for survivors navigating the family courts
- Fund safe housing for those leaving abuse
- Train frontline workers and first responders — and prevent femicide
Every ticket, every table, every donation helps build the safety net survivors in BC need — and deserve.
“Your seat at this table helps build the system survivors deserve — one built for her to thrive.”
Join Us
On November 25th, let’s stand together in yellow — not just in remembrance, but in resilience.
“Because when women rise, communities respond, and change becomes possible.”
Together, we launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, joining a global movement demanding safety and justice for women and girls everywhere.
Presented by Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) with gratitude to our event sponsors and community partners.
