Brimbank Council is supporting Respect Victoria’s ‘Respect Women: Call it Out’ 16 Days of Activism campaign which starts on 25 November, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December, which marks Human Rights Day.
Brimbank residents are encouraged to get behind the global campaign by educating yourself around gender equality, taking action to change gender inequalities and being accountable to women and gender-diverse people.
The Respect Victoria campaign is focused on engaging communities in conversations about what respect means to each of us, what respect looks like and how to put respect into practice, especially in the context of gender equality.
Council is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing violence against women and all forms of gender-based violence, and supporting victims of violence, through our Fairness Equality and Respect Strategy (2019-2023).
For more information on the campaign and how you can get involved, visit respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/campaigns/16-days-activism-respect-campaign
Quotes to be attributed to Brimbank Mayor, Cr Jasmine Nguyen:
“From 25 November, I’m calling on Brimbank residents to support Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism campaign by having transparent conversations with family, friends and colleagues about what respect means to each of us and how we can lead with respect.
“We now know that disrespect, sexism, harassment and abusive behaviours are all drivers that can lead to violence against women and gender-based inequality.
“Let’s get behind the campaign and ‘call it out’ to change the culture and attitudes around gender-based violence.
“Everyone has the right to feel respected and equal in their community, and live a safe and meaningful life free from all forms of violence.”