16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism is an annual campaign against gender-based violence.

Starting 25 November on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and finishing 10 December Human Rights Day.

The Shire is supporting Respect Victoria’s campaign which encourages us all to work together to prevent violence against women.  The campaign aligns with the Shire’s commitment in our Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2030 to increase gender equality and prevent violence against women and their children.

Read and download the 16 Days of Activism Toolkit.

You can participate in a range of events across the Mornington Peninsula to show your support:

For more information and resources about the campaign visit Respect Victoria's website.

Why are you only focusing on men’s violence against women? What about women’s violence against men?

The Shire acknowledges that violence is experienced by both men and women. All forms of violence are unacceptable. However, the majority of family violence victims in Australia are women, and this is most likely to be perpetrated by a man.  

What else is the Shire doing in the family violence space / how can I get more information?

The Shire has a long-standing commitment to working in partnership to address the gendered drivers of family violence in our community by supporting efforts in:

  • Challenging condoning of violence against women
  • Promoting women’s independence and decision-making
  • Challenging gender stereotypes and roles
  • Strengthening positive, equal and respectful relationships

Learn more on our Gender Equality and Gender Equality Strategy pages.

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