The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, which aims aims to end violence against women and girls around the world, began on Saturday, November 25.
The campaign started on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on December 10, which marks Human Rights Day.
Melton council is a supporter of the campaign began their activism events by supporting ‘Walk With Her’ on Sunday, November 26.
On Friday, December 8 Caroline Springs library will host an author talk with Danielle Scrimshaw about her book She and her Pretty Friend.
On December 10, Zonta Melton and the Melton Centrals women’s cricket team are holding the UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls event.
Spectators are invited to wear orange and watch the women’s cricket teams play at Reynolds Place Cricket Ground from 1pm.
The Orange Ladies campaign is also running – the ladies will be dotted around the Melton and Caroline Springs to spread awareness of the 16 Days of Activism.
Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik encouraged everyone to get involved in the events planned and help create a respectful and supportive culture for all people in Melton.
“Violence is not okay. Let’s challenge the attitudes that allow family violence to exist by calling out comments or behaviour that is disrespectful towards women,” she said.
