This International Women’s Day 1990 poster was produced for the National Union of Provincial Government Employees (NUPGE) following the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. The poster includes messaging on violence against women, along with the statement “First mourn. Then work for change.” The design features ten red roses on white lace fabric. 

This poster is one of a number by Joss Maclennan featured in the Rise Up archival collection that illuminate her passion for clear language, strong visuals and dedication to social justice.Her work supports change on issues spanning domestic violence prevention, reproductive justice, poverty, racism, 2SLGBTQIA+ and workers’ rights, the environment, and the arts, Joss has created designs and illustrations for some of Canada’s most iconic social justice campaigns, including The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Copyright is held by the artist and the poster is shared here with Joss Maclennan’s permission.