Cut outs of orange ladies will be appearing across Melton later this month to mark a global campaign aimed at ending violence against women and girls.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on 25 November, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes on 10 December, Human Rights Day. It serves as a call to action to raise awareness and strengthen efforts to eliminate gender-based violence.
The Zonta Club of Melton began its campaign advocacy early, walking in the Djerriwarrh parade on 8 November with their ‘Zonta says no’ banner.
Group members will also be distributing the orange ladies cutouts – an internationally recognised symbol of the 16 days – to libraries and community centres across the municipality.
President Annette Prederson said the club had also teamed up with Melton women’s cricket for an orange stumps event on 30 November.
She said banners would be on display around the ground and participants will don orange caps.
Zonta members will also take part in Melton council’s Walk With Her event from Hannah Watts Park to the Melton Amphitheatre on Wednesday 3 December.
