The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until Human Rights Day on 10 December.
This annual initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, highlight the support services available, and send a clear message that violence in our communities will not be tolerated.
During the 16 days, Zonta Clubs take to the streets of their neighbourhoods, towns and cities organising a wide range of “orange events” to emphasize the importance of individual and community activism to end violence.
On Sunday 1 December the Zonta Club of Noosa will meet at 8.30am at the Gympie Terrace Lion’s Park for their annual walk against gender-based violence along the Noosa River foreshore.
In a separate action against domestic and family violence local Rotary Clubs will unite in a walk to Way No to Domestic and Family Violence leaving the T-Boat Hire office on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, at 9.30am on Saturday 23 November heading to Lions Park.
Rotary for Mental Health (R4MH), a joint venture of the Rotary Clubs of Cooroy, Eumundi, Noosa and Noosa Daybreak in association with Rotary Clubs through Rotary International have organised the walk to promote their “Say No to Domestic and Family Violence“ campaign.
peaceful, non-confrontational, non-political walk to offer the wider community an insight into key signs of domestic violence and coercive control against women, men and children.
Anyone needing assistance should phone 1800RESPECT or if there is an immediate danger, call 000.
