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16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence - About the campaign
The United Nations' 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of gender-based violence. The campaign commences on 25 November with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and concludes on 10 December with Human Rights Day.
Gender-based violence includes all forms of violence against people based on their gender or violence that affects people of a particular gender disproportionately.
Gender-based violence causes severe harm to families and communities. Campaigns like this one highlight the need for us to understand, increase awareness and empower individuals to take action when confronted with inappropriate behavior.
The goal of this campaign is to generate conversation, increase awareness and empower individuals to embrace respectful behaviors and actions.
Locally, UN Women Australia is continuing to spread the message of ‘Safe. Everywhere. Always.’
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and the campaign focuses on one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse: digital violence. To learn more about this year's theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, please download the toolbox talk via the following link.
How you can take action
- Learn and share information from the campaign. Visit https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme
- Support local services for survivors
- Host or join digital safety sessions
- Promote allyship campaigns that challenge harmful online norms
- Advocate for stronger laws and platform accountability
- Display orange, the colour of hope and a future free from violence
- Join the conversation on social media using #NoExcuse and #ACTtoEndViolence.
- Check out the local events, training and other opportunities across some of the states:
- WA Department of Communities – 16 Days in WA events
- Respect Victoria - Respect Victoria
- Work Up Queensland – 16 Days of Activism: Celebrating Queensland Activists
- City of Sydney NSW – Whatson: 16 Days of Activism
- City of Adelaide SA – Community Programs
Support services at Programmed
Programmed is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where our employees are supported when they need it most. We encourage anyone who may find themselves in a situation where they experience domestic and family violence to seek support through our Domestic and Family Violence Support program.
A range of support resources are also available through our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. The login details to access the EAP's online resources are: username: programmedgroup; password: EAP
Become a Local Diversity Day Champion
If you're passionate about celebrating diversity and want to champion it at your local branch or office, we encourage you to sign up as a Local Diversity Day Champion. This role allows you to help celebrate significant diversity days in a meaningful way within your team, whether through organising events, hosting activities, or fostering discussions.
You’ll receive information and resources to make these celebrations inclusive and engaging, while working alongside local leadership teams to ensure greater participation. If you're passionate about promoting diversity, sign up today and help make a difference!
Kind regards,
Mark Rademaker
Head of HR & Corporate Services
