The eighth annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence against Women campaign is officially under way.
The campaign runs from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
The 2024 edition of this important campaign was launched as part of the 34th March Against Domestic and Family Violence, which was hosted by the Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing at Forrest Chase.
Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Sabine Winton launched 16 Days in WA alongside Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing CEO Alison Evans.
This year’s campaign theme is Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part, which encourages everyone to take action to increase awareness of family and domestic violence, call out disrespectful behaviour and help stop the cycle of violence.
Western Australians are encouraged to show their support by wearing orange, attending events, and taking action in their community. For more information about how you can play your part, go to the 16 Days in WA webpage.
To hear more from Western Australians playing their part, read about the 2024 Agents of change.
To shine a light on the campaign, more than 50 significant landmarks across the State will once again be lit up in orange – including Matagarup Bridge, Optus Stadium, Elizabeth Quay, RAC Arena and regional sites like the Derby Water Tower and Brig Amity in Albany. You can find up what’s being lit up in your area through our Landmarks Alight interactive Google map.
People experiencing family and domestic violence can call the Women's Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 007 339, or Men's Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 000 599, or the national Helpline 1800RESPECT.
