The 34th March Against Family and Domestic Violence

For 16 days in November and December, the WA community is invited to take a part in encouraging change to stop violence against women.

The annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day.

Now in its eighth year, 16 Days in WA draws inspiration from the global movement for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to drive a change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children.

In Western Australia, an estimated 305,400 women (30%) have experienced physical, emotional or economic abuse by a cohabiting partner.

The Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW) begin the 16 days with the 34th Annual March Against Domestic and Family Violence in Forrest Chase on Monday  from 10am.

Each year the rally features  lived experience advocates, representatives from the Government and Police.

The March began as a grass roots movement in 1991 when a group of victim-survivors marched from Forrest Place in protest of the legal system, previously known as The Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March and supported by the Domestic Violence Council of WA, honouring women and children killed as a result of men’s violence, and showing solidarity to those who still live in fear.

CEO of CWSW Dr. Alison Evans joins Pam on Brekky to discuss the importance of the march and ensuing campaign.