What is 16 Days of Activism?
16 Days of Activism is an opportunity for people across every community all over the world to unite and take action to help prevent and eliminate gender based violence.
It runs for 16 days, beginning on 25th of November until 10th of December.
These are key dates as they mark International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and International Human Rights Day (December 10). United Nations (UN) 16 Days of Activism initiative.
The colour orange is used throughout this campaign as a symbol of hope for a brighter future for all.
We want everyone to feel safe, equal and respected. We want to make sure that everyone in Gippsland understands what the 16 Days of Activism is about and how they can get involved to help prevent gendered violence in Gippsland.