Each year, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December, World Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.
During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to end violence against women for good.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an initiative that Council strongly supports. As part of this initiative, Mount Alexander Shire Council, in partnership with the Mount Alexander Family Violence Prevention Network, is supporting Respect Victoria’s Respect:Call it Out campaign during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
The following activities have been planned for our community to come together, get involved and raise awareness about gender based violence.
Friday 27 November 6pm to 7pm at the Phee Broadway Theatre foyer, Castlemaine
Art Exhibition "Respect: See it Through" and Break the Chain dance
Sunday 6 December 11am to 12pm at Victory Park, Castlemaine
Family Violence vigil, Break the Chain dance and Portraits of Respect campaign
Break the Chain dance (click on this link to access free classes with Movement Zone Dance Studio to participate in any or all of the performances)
Please note all activities will be held according to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.
Download the 16 Days of Activism activities poster