16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
November-December
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence. Women and gender diverse people experience high rates of gender-based violence. This campaign aims to raise awareness and provide helpful information to prevent or respond to family and gender-based violence.
It begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and ends on International Human Rights Day (December 10) to emphasise that gender-based violence is a violation of human rights.
You can get involved by joining the following community events:
Walk Against Family Violence
When: Friday 22 November 2024 11:00am
Where: Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace), Melbourne
Join the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 22 November 2024 and create Victorian communities where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
By joining the walk, you can take action to prevent family and gender-based violence and stand in solidarity with victim survivors.
People of all genders are welcome. Bring your workmates, friends, family, chosen family – and even your dogs! Wear orange if you can, bring a water bottle, and don’t forget colourful signs and banners. Look for the Darebin banner!
Join the Facebook event. Tag social media posts #WAFV2024 and #WhyWeWalk #16Days and #16DaysOfActivism
Healthy Relationships for Women from Migrant and Refugee Communities
When: Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10.15-11.30am
Where: Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072
Bookings: Visit Darebin Library’s Eventbrite page to book you place.
Join us to hear from the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health to learn about women's safety, wellbeing and what healthy relationships look like. This event is for all women from migrant and refugee communities. Light refreshments provided.
The Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation led by, for and with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
This event will be held in the Preston Library Meeting Room, a private space where you can ask questions in a safe, respectful place.
If you have any access requirements to support your attendance at this event, please get in touch before the day on: contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 655 355.
Intercultural women’s exercise
Free weekly exercise class for women that will introduce you to a range of functional and core strength exercises in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment.
Everyone is welcome and you will be supported to go at your own pace.
Where: East Preston Community Centre, 7 Newton Street, Reservoir
When: Mondays 11 Nov – 9 Dec
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
No booking required. Just turn up and join in on the fun.
Knitting against violence
When: Fridays, 22-Nov – 13 Dec 2024, 3pm -4pm
Where: Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High Street, Preston
Bookings: Come along on the day, no need to register. Ages 15 and older.
Cost: FREE
Join local fibre artist Andrew Chan, for this relaxed knitting/crochet circle. Take a moment to slow down on a Friday afternoon at this busy time of year. Bring a project along to work on or learn to knit or crochet a simple square from scratch and make a blanket together. Materials provided, no experience necessary.
This gender-inclusive event is in support of 16 Days Against Gender-based Violence.
To find out more phone 03 8470 8440 or email intercultural@darebin.vic.gov.au
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – resource list
- Darebin Libraries have curated several resources for children, young adults and adults that challenge stereotypes and promote gender equity, including a 16 Days of Activism booklist.
- For 16 Days of Activism campaign information visit Respect Victoria
- For preventing family and gender- based violence information and resources visit Respect Victoria.
- For information about how to respond if someone you know might be unsafe at home visit Are You Safe At Home?
Family violence information and support
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available. Contact The Orange Door 1800 319 355. Call 000 if you are in immediate danger.
See our Family violence and counselling page for more information about family violence support services and organisations in Darebin.