16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

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:

Healthy Relationships for Women from Migrant and Refugee Communities

Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10.15-11.30am

Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, Preston.

Visit Darebin Library’s Eventbrite page to book your place.

Intercultural women’s exercise

Mondays 11 Nov – 9 Dec, 5.30pm-6.30pm

East Preston Community Centre, 7 Newton Street, Reservoir.

No booking required. Just turn up and join in on the fun.

Knitting against violence

Fridays, 22-Nov – 13 Dec 2024, 3pm -4pm

Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High Street, Preston. Come along on the day, no need to register. Ages 15 and older.

For more information about these events and to access Darebin’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence resource list visit the Darebin webite.

Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected. If you have any concerns about your own or your child’s wellbeing or safety, help and support is available: Police (000) If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 000

Safe Steps (1800 015 188) Victoria’s 24-hour state-wide family violence support service
Orange Door (1800 512 358) An access point for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence. It is also the entry point into family services, for families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) provides 24-hour sexual assault and family violence information, counselling and support
Kids Helpline (1800 551 800) 24-hour counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years
InTouch (1800 755 988) Victoria’s multicultural family violence service that provides support to women and their families from culturally diverse communities
Djirra (1800 105 303) An Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal people experiencing family violence in Victoria.

School Council