Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is proud to participate in this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Victoria.
This year’s campaign encourages all Victorians to work together to prevent violence against women.
More than 1 in 3 women have experienced men’s violence. On average, a woman is killed by a man she knows every 10 days, and in 2024 that number is much higher.
Safety for women is not a given in any community – and neither is respect.
“It doesn’t have to be this way. Violence against women is preventable. This 16 Days of Activism and beyond, we have an opportunity to come together to progress a future where all Victorians are safe, equal and respected,” Respect Victoria Chair Kate Fitz-Gibbon said.
“To eliminate men’s violence against women we need to address the harmful attitudes and behaviours that drive violence in society. Importantly, everyone has a role to play. This 16 Days of Activism let’s work together to challenge harmful ideas about gender and power, and to create a future where all women live free from violence.”
MASP staff including Acting CEO Charmaine Calis participated in last week’s Mildura White Ribbon Walk Against Family Violence, leading into the 16 Days of Activism from Monday November 25.
“MASP staff see the impacts of family and domestic violence every day and the significant impact this has on those within our communities,” Mrs Calis said.
“Everybody has the right to feel safe and secure and we want to see a world where this is the case.”
MASP will also participate in the Sunraysia Turns Orange initiative on November 27, acknowledging the 16 days campaign.
The 16 days campaign will end on Sunday December 10, which marks Human Rights Day globally.
