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Did you know? 👉🏾 1 in 3 women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, often from an intimate partner (UN). 👉🏾 Less than 40% of women who experience violence seek help of any sort. At GNPC, we believe in creating safe spaces for everyone, free from fear and discrimination. Through our commitment to #sustainability and #inclusion, we continue to support initiatives that empower women and promote equality not only within our office spaces but also across communities. Today, we join the global call, with GNPC Foundation and UN Women, for the cessation of violence against women and girls. As we observe the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to breaking the silence, challenging harmful norms, and creating a future free from violence. This is your reminder that you can take action too. #EliminatingVAW #EmpoweringDreams

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 💜 Did you know that 1 in 3 women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime? 😢 This alarming statistic highlights the widespread nature of gender-based violence and the urgent need for change. ✋ At IPPG, we believe that eliminating gender-based violence is not just a goal—it’s a shared responsibility. 🤝 By championing policies that protect and empower women, we can build a future rooted in equality, justice, and respect. ⚖️ Let’s be the change we wish to see. Stand up, speak out, and support the movement for a violence-free world. 🌍💪 #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #IPPG #StandUpForWomen #ActForChange #StrongerTogether #16DaysOfActivism #SayNoToViolence

The Zoe Belle Gender Collective has released a statement calling for trans women and trans feminine people to be meaningfully prioritised in gendered violence primary prevention and response government and organisational policy and strategy. "We welcome the inclusion of trans women in the definition of women in both Strong Foundations and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. However, despite this, there is a continued lack of committed action to meaningfully include the voices and expertise of trans women or trans and diverse people in the future of this work. A universal approach to preventing men’s violence against women is unlikely to be enough to end men’s violence against trans women. In fact, reinforcing cisnormative framings of this issue is likely to cause harm. While many of the gendered drivers are the same, there are also unique issues and needs that require targeted strategies, resources and campaigns." So what does the meaningful inclusion of trans women and trans feminine people in gendered violence primary prevention and response policies and strategies look like? Please read to find out more and share our statement with your networks.

Some points from my rally speech today in nipaluna We are here to say no more to the silent suffering, no more to the systemic failures, and no more to the misidentification of perpetrators that continues to put vulnerable people, especially Aboriginal women, at greater risk. Family violence is a scourge that affects all communities, but its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is particularly severe. Too often, our women are not only the victims of violence but are also misidentified as the perpetrators. This tragic misstep not only perpetuates their suffering but also undermines the very systems meant to protect them. We must demand better. We must demand that our justice system, our social services, and our community support networks are equipped with the cultural competence and sensitivity necessary to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Our voices must be heard in the halls of power, and our stories must shape the policies that affect our lives. The time for tokenistic gestures is over. We need real, actionable change that addresses the root causes of violence and supports healing and recovery for survivors. Today, I also want to bring attention to the countless missing and murdered Aboriginal women whose stories are too often ignored by the media. Their disappearances and deaths are not given the attention they deserve, leaving families and communities to grieve in silence. This lack of visibility only serves to perpetuate the cycles of violence and neglect that have plagued our people for too long. We must remember their names, tell their stories, and demand that their cases be treated with the urgency and seriousness they deserve. The media has a crucial role to play in bringing these injustices to light, and we must hold them accountable to ensure that our women are not forgotten. I call on all of you here today to stand with us in this fight. We need your allyship, your advocacy, and your commitment to creating a society where every woman, every child, and every family can live free from fear. Together, we can build a future where justice is not just a word, but a lived reality. A future where our women are safe, our children are protected, and our communities are strong. Thank you for being here today. Thank you for standing up and speaking out. Together, we can and will end violence in our communities. Together, we will say: no more.

What does the meaningful inclusion of trans women and trans feminine people in gendered violence primary prevention and response policies and strategies look like? Read this and find out!

1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime—a harrowing reality we cannot ignore. On #Day1 of the Elimination of Violence Against Women Campaign, AIDA Story stands with UN Women to make women voices stronger and raise awareness. Let’s break the silence, challenge the norms, and create a safer world where every woman can thrive. Join us in this 16-day journey of solidarity and change. . . . . . . #endviolenceagainstwomen #16daysofactivism #safeeveryday #eliminationofviolenceagainstwomen

Today, we highlight an intersectional approach to policy change for eliminating violence against women #IDEVAW Read our think piece here: http://bit.ly/3OqhAvE

1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (#IDEVAW), we call for an intersectional lens and policy-focused action to ensure justice, safety and equity for all women and girls. Why use an intersectional approach? Here are some facts and figures: 👩🦽 - Women with disabilities face up to 10x more gender-based violence. 🧑🏽🦰 - Indigenous women face disproportionately higher violence. 🧳 - Migrant women often fear reporting abuse due to structural barriers. Traditional “one-size-fits-all” approaches 🚫 fail many survivors. ✅ Intersectionality ensures policies address diverse realities and systemic inequalities. 🔗 Read our think piece on GBV and intersectionality: bit.ly/3OqhAvE #NoExcuse #EndViolence #16Days

Every woman should have the right to live without fear and violence. However, the reality is that one in three women around the world experience gender-based violence. This shocking statistic emphasizes the urgent need to take action. Gender Based Violence (GBV) not only violates basic Human Rights but also prevents women from reaching their full potential. Today, and every day, I stand united with survivors and demand action. Together, we can work towards a world where women are empowered, respected, and safe. Let's raise awareness, challenge harmful societal norms, and advocate for change. #EndGBV #HumanRights #StandWithSurvivors

✋ ✋ ✋ Did you know Today, November 25, is the INTERNATIONAL DAY for the ELIMINATION of VIOLENCE against WOMEN ? ✋ ✋ ✋ Our Communities have still a lot of work to do to eradicate harassment against women and domestic violence. Everybody, but specially Men 🫵, need to take a step forward and urgently contribute ending : - SILENCE 🤫 - IMPUNITY 👐 - VIOLENCE 👊 ... against Women #internationaldayfortheeliminationofviolenceagainstwomen #domescticviolence #genderequality #endviolenceagainstwomen #genderharassment #dei #diversity #inclusion #womenrights #people #peoplematter #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters