16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that runs every year from November 25 (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day). Over these 16 days, Hume City Council joins communities around the world in the effort to prevent and eliminate violence against all women.  

Our work and the lessons we share go beyond these 16 days, striving for a future where everyone is safe, equal, and respected every day of the year.

Join 16DOA Events and Activities

This year, Hume City Council is partnering with local organisations to host free events and activities during the campaign. These events aim to spark conversation, encourage change, and foster a community committed to safety, equality, and respect for all.

Family Violence Support Services

If you or someone you know is experiencing or using violence, help is available.(PDF, 320KB) 

  • Safe Steps − confidential and supportive family violence response line for Victoria | 1800 015 188
  • The Orange Door − family violence support and services across Victoria
  • Elizabeth Morgan House − Aboriginal women's service that provides culturally safe, holistic case management and support 24/7 | 1800 364 297
  • Djirra − culturally safe space and practical support to all Aboriginal women | 1800 105 303
  • inTouch − specialist family violence service that works with multicultural women, their families, and their communities | 1800 755 988
  • 1800 RESPECT − national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service available via phone or online 24/7 | 1800 737 732
  • Kids Helpline − counselling service for Australian's aged 5-25 years old, available via phone and online 24/7 | 1800 55 1800
  • Rainbow Door − free specialist LGBTIQ+ helpline providing information, support and referral to all LGBTIQ+ Victorians, their friends and family | 1800 729 367
  • Men's Referral Service − anonymous and confidential phone counselling and support to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour | 1300 766 491
  • Seniors Rights Victoria − information and advice to help prevent elder abuse | 1300 368 821

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police.

Resources 

This 16 Days of Activism and beyond, let's change the story and create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected.

Watch the video in Vietnamese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese/Cantonese, Farsi, Dari or Arabic. 

How to Respond if someone tell you they are experiencing family violence

16 Days of Activism Toolkit 2024

Recommended booklist

16 Days of Activism Toolkit 2024

https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-toolkit-2024

Multilingual Resource

Multilingual-Family-Violence-Support-Resources.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

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