16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Melton City Council is proud to be supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence campaign, an international campaign that aims to strengthen action to end violence against women and girls around the world.

16 Days of Activism starts on 25 November, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on 10 December, which marks Human Rights Day.  

Stay up to date and join us for the many activities we have planned for this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign by following Healthy City of Melton Facebook page.

Visit the UNWomen website for information on the historical developments of the campaign as well as information on themes and activities held in previous years.

For more information, contact our Community Health Promotion team via email: socialplanningprojects@melton.vic.gov.au or call 9747 7200. 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.

If you or someone you know is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing family violence, please call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit the 1800RESPECT website.

For a list of local support services, please head to our Family Violence Support webpage.