Communities worldwide will join for the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (16 Days of Activism) campaign, from 25 November – 10 December 2025.
This year’s United Nations global theme is “Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls”. Digital violence is one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse. It includes cyberbullying, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, AI generated deepfakes and online grooming.
The 17th annual Walk Against Family Violence will take place in Melbourne CBD on Friday 28 November, beginning at 10am at Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace) in Melbourne’s city centre. Participants will then walk 700 metres to Treasury Gardens, where there will be a lineup of powerful speakers.
For more information about 16 Days of Activism and attending the Walk Against Family Violence, visit the Respect Victoria website. More regional events can be found at Safe and Equal’s 16 Days of Activism webpage.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, help is available:
- For emergencies or immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police.
- For Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre, call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.
For in-person, phone or online support, The Orange Door provides free support 9am-5pm weekdays – click here to find a location near you.