Supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign 2024

Each year, from 25 November to 10 December,  the Centre supports the 16 days of activism campaign, which calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.

Violence against women continues to occur at an alarming scale in every country in the world. Too often it is accepted as normal behaviour and the global culture of discrimination against women allows violence to occur with impunity. Recent movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp have propelled this issue onto the global stage.

The International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) has compiled key information in user-friendly digital factsheets, social media graphics and printable posters to support individuals and organisations to join the campaign here.

Join local campaigns

Safe+Equal supports grassroots campaigns across Victoria.  View a list of events across Victoria during the 16 Days of Activism here. In 2024 the Safe+Equal campaign explores what hope looks like in its work, showcasing Hope in Action: a campaign to illustrate how family and gender-based violence prevention and response work is creating hope – for both the family violence sector and the broader community – through meaningful change. 

Respect Victoria kicked of the 16 Days of Activitism with The Walk Against Family Violence, held this year on Friday 22 November ahead of the official campaign start.

UN Women Australia runs its #SafeEverywhereAlways challenge to mark the 16 Days of Activism, inviting supporters to complete 30, 60, or 100 kms in any way they want over 16 days. You can join the challenge here

1800 Respect has compiled a set of key resources for people experiencing family violence, for those who are supporting someone experiencing family violence, and for professionals working in this field. View the resources here.

Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Hub

The Centre recently launched the Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Hub within the OPEN program website for professionals wanting information about family violence and sexual violence for children, young people, individuals and families.

Visit www.fvsvhub.com.au