Dear Colleague, McGill University

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Support is available for you or those you care about, as connecting with confidential services can make a huge difference. We need to come together and remind survivors that they are never alone, whether you are sharing support or challenging harmful attitudes.

This month, we choose to listen and stand with survivors. You are not alone.

Call: 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)
Text: CONNECT to 686868

Yesterday evening, Dear Colleague had the privilege of co-hosting trivia at Gerts with . This was an opportunity to increase our visibility on campus, spread our philanthropy, and engage the McGill community in a celebration of the many influential women whose achievements across film, politics, sports, science + tech, music, and literature continue to shape history.
A huge thank you to It’s On Us McGill, Gerts, and everyone who showed up and participated!🙌🩵

✨ TRIVIA NIGHT: Influential Women Edition ✨

Join Dear Colleague and It’s On Us on March 25th from 5:45-7:00pm at Gert’s for a night of learning, fun, community, and meaningful conversation 💌

Test your knowledge in our trivia all about influential female figures! Throughout the night we will also be highlighting survivor stories and sharing research questionnaire. We aim to create a space to learn, reflect, and engage in important conversation!

Whether you come for the trivia, the people, or the purpose — we can’t wait to see you there 💫 PS prizes up for grabs!! 🤗🩵✨

On Tuesday, Dear Colleague hosted a clothing swap in collaboration with . Today, we donated the many remaining items to Montreal women’s shelter, , helping extend Dear Colleague’s support of vulnerable women beyond McGill and into the greater Montreal community. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this event and all who showed up with donations!🩵🩵🩵

International Women’s Day is rooted in the fight for equal rights, including freedom from violence.
Around the world, women and gender-diverse individuals continue to face assault, harassment, and systemic barriers when seeking justice. Equality cannot exist without safety.
Today, we recognize the resilience of survivors and recommit to building communities grounded in respect, consent, and accountability.

Confidential support is available 24/7:
Call 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868

   

March is Women’s History Month.

Women have spoken out against violence even when the world refused to listen. Their courage changed movements, laws, and conversations around consent.

But the work is not finished. Survivors still face systemic barriers and stigma.

This month, we choose to listen and stand with survivors. You are not alone 🩵

Call: 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)
Text: CONNECT to 686868
   

Today on World Day of Social Justice 🌍 we’re reminded that justice is a call to action.

Legal systems aren’t always equally accessible, and systemic barriers continue to impact women, survivors of violence, and marginalized communities. At Dear Colleague, we support research, education, advocacy, and strategic litigation that create lasting change 🌟📚✨

Join us in advancing justice at McGill and beyond 🤝💙

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Help is available for you or someone you care about and reaching out to confidential support can make a big difference. Let’s come together to remind survivors they’re not alone, whether that means offering support, sharing resources, or speaking up against harmful behaviors.

This month, we choose to listen and stand with survivors. You are not alone.

Call: 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)
Text: CONNECT to 686868

Valentines day is here and love should feel safe. Lets celebrate healthy relationships that are being built on trust, equality, and respect, not control.
Know the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship while remembering what love really is
If you or someone needs support, help is avaliable. You are not alone 🩵

⭐️ Meet the 2026 Winter Semester Dear Colleague Team!⭐️

We are proud to introduce our amazing board of new and returning executives who will be working hard to transform McGill into a safer, more informed community this semester.

In our first semester, Dear Colleague raised over $2,800 to help combat sexual violence on campus, coordinated a workshop on how to be an active bystander, organized a women’s self-defence class, launched our newsletter for general members, and spread awareness and resources through uploading several informative posts on our social media channels.

We have lots of ideas for the current semester and are excited to continue fostering education, advocacy, and safety on McGill’s campus!🩵🩵

Not sure what reaching out looks like? We broke it down for you! Support at McGill is here and available whenever you’re ready🩵