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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.  

16 Days of Activism Toolkit

The 16 Days of Activism 2025 Toolkit is here!

We have developed a new Toolkit for 2025 to support you in the planning of your 16 Days of Activism events. The toolkit contains information on the drivers of gender based violence and key statistics, local Gippsland data, guidance on event planning and ideas, customisable digital resources, tips on responding to resistance and backlash, as well as many other resources and support services.

View or download the toolkit below!

Events in Gippsland

Bass Coast Events

Break the Silence, Stop the Violence:

Walk against Domestic Violence
Run By: Phillip Island Community and Learning with presentation from Gippsland Women’s Health
More Info

Date: November 27th
Time: 1pm
Location: Pical, Cowes
Register by calling 5952 1131

Baw Baw Events

Lifeline: Understanding and Preventing Family Violence

Run By: Baw Baw Shire, Lifeline Gippsland and Myli
More Info

Date: November 25th
Time: 1 – 3pm
Location: Warragul Library, Warragul
Register Here 

South Gippsland Events

Foster Walk Against Family Violence

Run By: Various Partners

Date: December 3rd
Time: 10:30am
Location: Foster Football Oval, Foster
More Info

 

Leongatha Walk Against Family Violence

Run By: South Gippsland Shire Council

Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Time: 10am Photo Pop-Up | 12:30pm – Walk
Location: Outside Memorial Hall, Leongatha
More Info

 

Community Walk Against Family Violence

Run By: Leongatha Education Partners

Date: Friday, November 28th
Time: 11:30am 
Location: Leongatha PS Main Oval, Leongatha
More Info

 

Wellington Events

Wellington Walk Against Family Violence

Run By: Wellington Prevention of Family Violence Network

Date: December 10th
Time: 4pm
Location: Sale Clocktower, Sale
More Info

 

Yarram Event: 16 Hour Walk Against Gender Based Violence

Run By: YDHS, Yarram Neighbourhood House, Yarram Rotary Club, Yarram Secondary College and Yarram Combined Churches

Date: November 25th
Time: 4am (morning) – 8pm (evening)
Location: Commercial Road, Yarram
More Info

 

Yarram Event: Special screening of Equal the Contest at Yarram Regent Theatre

Run By: YDHS, Yarram Neighbourhood House, Yarram Rotary Club, Yarram Secondary College and Yarram Combined Churches

Date: November 27th
Time: 7pm
Location: Yarram Regent Theatre
More Info

Online Events

Consent, Gender Equity & Respect – 16 Days of Activism:

Understanding consent, identity and respect
Run By: Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault
More Info

Date: November 25th
Time: 10 – 11am
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Register Here

 

EmpowerED – 16 Days of Activism:

Sexual health, rights and consent for people living with a disability
Run By: Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault
More Info

Date: November 25th
Time: 1 – 2pm
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Register Here

Campaign Developed Resources

16 Days Toolkit

Download the 2025 16 Days of Activism Toolkit now to access resources, data and tips for event planning and ideas.

 

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Social Media Tile

Download the GWH 16 Days of Activism tile below. See the toolkit for more guidance on raising awareness.

 

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Let’s Chat Gippsland Logo

Download the Let’s Chat Gippsland logo for use across your own collateral, assets and presentations.

 

 

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Campaign Supported Resources

Respect Victoria Toolkit and Resources

Respect Victoria has released a great toolkit which includes campaign materials such as responding to backlash and resistance, tips and information to create meaningful campaigns as well as a glossary of key terms. 

Stories of Respect Videos

Stories of Respect showcases the stories of Victorians who are taking steps towards equality in their communities, relationships, families and workplaces. Their stories touch on what it means to be a man, the role that respect plays in relationships, and how both men and women benefit from breaking down stereotypes about gender that can hold people back.  

Safe and Equal Events Planner

Visit the Safe and Equal 16 Days of Activism events page to view upcoming community events across Victoria

Preventing LGBTIQ+ Family Violence Video

This video shows the similar and differing drivers of violence that impact LGBTIQ+ people.  

Women with Disabilities Victoria 

PVAW Take Action audio described video. 

Djirra Resources

View and download resources from Djirra supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing family violence.

Support Services

Support Services

We encourage all partners to have information on support services at events, included in social media messaging or campaign collateral. A full list of local and national support services can be found on the Gippsland Family Violence Alliance website here.  

We encourage partners to utilise Gippsland Family Violence Alliances STOP Family Violence cards and posters which can be ordered for free on their website here 

Gippsland Women's Health