MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATTENTION: December 6th National Day of Remembrance and Action To End Violence Against Women 2011
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 marks the 22nd anniversary of the murder of 14 women at École Polytechnique. Women’s Events Network invites you to a memorial vigil at 6pm at the Women’s Monument in Minto Park, at the corner of Elgin and Gilmour Streets. The vigil will be followed by a non denominational gathering to honour all women who have been harmed through male violence at First United Church and All Saints Westboro, 347 Richmond Rd, Ottawa.
On December 6th, 1989, Geneviève Bergeron; Hélène Colgan; Natalie Croteau; Barbara Daigneault; Anne-Marie Edward; Maud Haviernick; Barbara Maria Klueznick; Maryse Laganière; Maryse Leclair; Anne-Marie Lemay; Michelle Richard; Sonia Pelletier; Annie Saint-Arnault; and Annie Turcotte were murdered by a man because of his hatred for women. He despised women’s participation in engineering; a field that in his beliefs was no place for women.
Every year since 1989, December 6th is recognized as a day on which we all reflect on what we can do to end violence against women. The fight to end violence against women requires ongoing efforts on all fronts: individual, societal, and political. December 6th has also been marked by the Canadian government a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
Yamikani Msosa -Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
publiced@istar.ca
613-725-2160 ext 233
Ottawa Police charge Ottawa man with Sexual Assault and Assault
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday November 7, 2011 12:45pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa police Service Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Section have charged an Ottawa man with Sexual Assault and Assault.
On Sunday, October 30, 2011 a 19 year old female student at Carleton University was sexually assaulted as she walked towards her residence in the University area. Again on Sunday, November 6, 2011 University Security was advised of a male who had just assaulted another 19 year old female at the University. University Security arrested the male who was subsequently turned over to Ottawa Police.
Following an investigation, Ottawa Police have charged Oluwatimilehin AKINDELE, 18 years old, with Sexual Assault and Assault. He will appear in court on November 7, 2011.
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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
Ottawa Police Service / Service de police d'Ottawa
ottawapolice.ca
Ottawa Police charge a man with sexual assault, resist arrest, attempt break and enter and breach of probation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, October 22, 2011 5:30 pm
(Ottawa)- The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit has charged an Ottawa man with sexual assault, resist arrest, attempt break and enter and breach of probation.
On October 22, 2011, a 20 -year-old door to door sales person gained entry into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted the woman inside her residence. The woman called police upon the man’s departure and an officer gave chase and apprehended the man as he was attempting to gain entry to another residence to conceal himself.
Ulas OZBAY (age 20) will appear in court on October 23, 2011 in answer to the charges.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
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CONTACT:
Sergeant Jeff Webster
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5150
Ottawa Police Service/Service de police d'Ottawa
ottawapolice.ca
(Ottawa)- The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit has charged an Ottawa man with sexual assault, resist arrest, attempt break and enter and breach of probation.
On October 22, 2011, a 20 -year-old door to door sales person gained entry into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted the woman inside her residence. The woman called police upon the man’s departure and an officer gave chase and apprehended the man as he was attempting to gain entry to another residence to conceal himself.
Ulas OZBAY (age 20) will appear in court on October 23, 2011 in answer to the charges.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
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CONTACT:
Sergeant Jeff Webster
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5150
Ottawa Police Service/Service de police d'Ottawa
ottawapolice.ca
