The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence is an annual international campaign that runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
The above campaign provides an opportunity for us all to challenge the values, attitudes, behaviours and beliefs that lead to Domestic and Family Violence.
Globally, one in three women experience physical and sexual violence mostly by an intimate partner. Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violences. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, evidence shows that all gender-based violence, particularly domestic violence, has escalated.
In Australia to date in 2023, 58 women have been killed by an intimate partner or person known to them.
Locally, during the above timeframe, the Zonta Club Burdekin Inc will engage in the following activities to raise awareness of and increase actions to end violence against women and girls.
• Place a banner on St Francis School’s fence
• Display Orange ladies in the Ayr Police Station, Library, Dr Tata’s Surgery in Home Hill, and the Ayr Medical Centre
• Water in Ayr’s town fountain will be orange
The Zonta Club Burdekin Inc’s goal during the 16 Days of Activism is to send a clear message that Family and Domestic Violence will not be tolerated in our community. Zonta envisages a world where no woman lives in fear of violence.
The Zonta Club Burdekin Inc encourages the Burdekin community to participate in the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Violence against women is a complex issue and is perpetrated in many ways. We cannot solve the issue alone, so please join us in saying NO.
Contributed by Judy Mitchell, Advocacy Committee Chair, Zonta Club Burdekin Inc
Charles Ford, Inez Larsen, Rob Ritchie, Lyn McLaughlin, Rob Radal and Allan Barber
Back Row L-R: Jenny Andrews, Lynn Butterworth, Isabel Stubbs, Louise Pivotto, Margaret Culpan, Rachel Cornelius and Jan Stirling. Middle Row: Judy Sgarbossa and Inez Larsen. Front Row: Debbie Watson, Karen Clarke, Kathy Jensen, Judy Mitchell, Raelene Grantz and Arina Rada
Photos supplied
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