As Australia comes together with the aim of ending men’s violence against women, communities, businesses and individuals are finding new and interesting ways to break the silence surrounding domestic violence.
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This Saturday, November 25, is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. It remains the world’s largest movement to end men’s violence against women.
In Mount Isa, one local business climbed to new heights for the cause, as staff at Radio Rentals donned high heels for one day only.
Thorn Group Chief Marketing Officer and White Ribbon Ambassador, Darren John Aquilina, said the seemingly lighthearted ‘Wear-a-Pair’ drive is really a symbolic gesture.
“The Radio Rentals “Wear-a-Pair” campaign is about empathy and taking a stance against domestic violence in our community”, he said.
“To spend a day walking in the shoes of women in the community who may be affected by domestic violence.”
Radio Rentals’ Wear-a-Pair campaign forms part of the company’s four-year partnership with White Ribbon.
“Violence against women is an issue that affects many communities we operate within and by empowering store managers to raise awareness of domestic violence, we hope to positively contribute towards change within the community,” Mr Aquilina said.
Facts on violence against women are alarming and confronting. One woman is killed every week in Australia as a result of domestic violence and one in four children are exposed to domestic violence.
What you can do to help:
- Take the oath; “I will stand up, speak out, and act to prevent men’s violence against women”.
- Speak out about inappropriate statements about women and inappropriate behaviour towards women.
- Reflect on your own behaviour and attitudes towards women.
- Register an activity for fundraising, join an event, or a challenge.
- Get your workplace, school or community group involved.
- Support White Ribbon Day on November 25, by sharing White Ribbon’s social media post.