Marking the end of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, Newcastle will host a public vigil this Sunday at Civic park to remember the 63 women killed form violence so far in 2018.
The 16 Days of Activism is part of the International UNITE Campaign run by the United Nations aiming aims to raise awareness of violence against women and show support for victims and survivors.
Gender research network lead at the University of Newcastle, Trisha Pender says Newcastle's participation in the campaign is crucial.
"It is important that Newcastle is involved with this campaign and that the community attend the vigil on Sunday to remember and commemorate the lives of the horrific number of women killed by violence in Australia."
Along with the vigil, Newcastle has held numerous events over the last two weeks protesting and raising awareness for violence against women including self-defence workshops, a women and children matter rally and turning landmarks throughout Newcastle orange.
"All around the world prominent buildings are being turned orange in support for this campaign and remembrance of the victims of gender-based violence..Newcastle is participating this year with landmarks such as City Hall, Civic Park Fountain and Adamstown United Church all turning orange."
Pender encourages all Hunter residents to attend the vigil on Sunday beginning at 4pm to support the campaign and ending all violence against women.
"It would be wonderful to get a diverse range of Newcastle residents to attend the vigil and show their support for putting an end to this problem of nationally endemic proportions."
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| Image Sourced: 16 Days of Activism Facebook Page. |
