Yarra Council Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Strategic Insights -

Yarra City Council is participating in the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, a worldwide initiative led by United Nations Women to raise awareness and prevent family violence. The council is hosting two community events, Reflections: Fairfield AIDS Memorial Garden Celebration and Women Making Waves: Special Free Edition, to educate the community about family violence and its impacts. These events are supported by the Victorian Government, Respect Victoria, and Safe and Equal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Yarra City Council is committed to a future where all community members are protected from family violence.
  • The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign runs annually from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
  • The council is hosting two free community events: Reflections: Fairfield AIDS Memorial Garden Celebration and Women Making Waves: Special Free Edition.
  • Reflections: Fairfield AIDS Memorial Garden Celebration will feature reflections about the establishment of the Fairfield AIDS Memorial Garden and an author talk by Geoff Allshorn.
  • Women Making Waves: Special Free Edition will include gym access, casual swimming, aqua classes, and a discussion on the theme 'To me, respect is...'.
  • The events are delivered with support from the Victorian Government, Respect Victoria, and Safe and Equal.
  • Yarra acknowledges that family violence can affect anyone and is committed to addressing it through a whole-of-community response.

Statistics:

  • The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December.
  • Family violence is a significant health and human rights issue that results in major health, social, and economic consequences.
  • The council is hosting two community events to raise awareness about family violence and its impacts.

Sources:

  • United Nations Women
  • State of Victoria Local Government www.yarracity.vic.gov.au
  • Fairfax AIDS Memorial Garden Fairifield Polytechnic