16 Days of Activism Pop Up

Respect Is… at the Heart of Our Community

This year, WHISE returns to Dandenong Market, partnering with Wellsprings for Women and South East Community Links, with funding from the City of Greater Dandenong, to bring this 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign to the heart of the community.

The campaign, Respect Is… at the Heart of Our Community, celebrates the diversity and unity of the local community while highlighting the importance of respect in relationships, families, and everyday life.

On Saturday 28 November, from 9am to 3pm, the Dandenong Market pop-up stall will come alive with interactive activities and conversation starters designed to spark meaningful discussions about building safe, respectful communities. Visitors can play fun games, pick up a goodie bag, and chat with us about what respect means to them.

What is 16 Days of Activism?

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of violence, particularly on women.

The campaign starts 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and concludes 10 December (Human Rights Day). These dates symbolically link violence against women with human rights issues.

Gender-based violence is a deeply rooted in gender inequality and sexism, as well as forms of oppression ( racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia and biphobia).

Awareness raising is the first step in the overall task of addressing violence against women and girls. Gendered violence is totally preventable. Australia and the world have a choice. A world without gendered violence is possible and this movement is about joint action to make this vision a reality.

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