Gaëlle Fedida, a figurehead in the fight against domestic violence in Quebec, died following a bicycle accident in Montreal last week. Visibly appreciated by all, she leaves people from all walks of life in mourning.
On Monday, July 3, the SPVM received a call for what appeared to be a bicycle fall in the borough of Ville-Marie. Six days later, Mr.me Fedida sadly succumbed to his injuries.
Political coordinator of the Alliance of second-stage shelters (MH2) and former member of Doctors Without Borders, she had devoted her life to helping others, and particularly women in difficult situations. On social networks, many glowing tributes have been reserved for him.
In a touching Facebook post, MH2 describes her as an “incredible and luminous” woman. The organization says it is in “shock” and is going through an extremely difficult time.
“Gaëlle was a visionary, strong, confident, inspiring, generous and rigorous with inextricable heart convictions! She will have been a builder determined to set up post-separation domestic violence services for all women and children throughout Quebec, ”we can read there.
In March 2021, she urged the government to act after a wave of feminicides shook the province. She was indignant that more help was not given to women living in this kind of difficult situation.
Female politicians are saddened
It is not only the direct entourage of Gaëlle Fedida who is saddened by this news. On Facebook, politicians from all walks of life wished to say their last goodbyes.
“Advancing the cause of women victims of domestic violence was tattooed on her heart,” wrote Martin Biron, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, who met her last March. “Her departure leaves a significant void in the feminist universe in Quebec. I thank her personally for her great contribution in this fight. »
“The death of Mrs. Fedida is a great loss for her loved ones and also for all of Quebec, especially women in situations of domestic violence,” commented Parti Québécois spokesperson Méganne Perry Melançon. “I will keep good memories of our exchanges and his incomparable enthusiasm. »
“Very saddened by the loss of a great fighter who devoted herself body and soul to the fight against domestic violence and for women’s rights,” said Brigitte Garceau, Liberal Party MP for Robert-Baldwin.
“What sad news! We are losing a great woman. My condolences to his family and friends,” added Mercier MNA Ruba Ghazal.
His family and loved ones “were able to accompany him to the end”, confirms the MH2.