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Since 2015, Mélissa has been a formidable ambassador for young victims of sexual violence. Her commitment to our common cause goes far beyond the traditional role of a spokesperson. She never misses an opportunity to talk about Marie-Vincent in the media or to share information on her social media accounts, and she is always actively involved in the Foundation’s fundraising activities.

Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin was undoubtedly instrumental in the success of the Overcoming the unimaginable to rediscover hope campaign launched in the fall of 2021. She brought in no fewer than 11 artists who took part in three video clips which helped raise awareness about sexual violence.

Last February, the Collectif petite enfance, a collective of organizations dedicated to early childhood, commissioned a group of experts to help establish a Special Commission on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection (Commission spéciale sur les droits des enfants et la protection de la jeunesse or CSDEPJ) Watchdog Committee. Two months later, Marie-Vincent, a member of the collective, was invited to serve on the committee when it was officially created. 

Prevention and Training projects Director Sophie de Cordes flew to France on February 4 to help prepare the implementation of the Lantern Program, set to be delivered by l’Association Alexis Danan de Bretagne.