The Week Without Violence (WWV), held 14 - 20 October this year, is an annual world-wide campaign to end violence against women.

1 in 3 Australian women over the age of 15 has experienced physical or sexual violence and/or emotional abuse by an intimate partner. Family violence takes a profound and long-term toll on women and children’s health and wellbeing, on families and communities, and on society as a whole. Together, we can change attitudes and the gender inequality that is a cause and consequence of violence against women and children.

WWV activities have been facilitated across the northern metropolitan region of Melbourne through local family violence networks since 1999.  A 20th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Wednesday 16 October in Collingwood that will feature an exhibition and the screening of a film celebrating the history in the region.  Participants will also have the opportunity to design their own message. Register now to attend this free event.

More than 50 WWV events are planned in the northern metropolitan region this week with the majority being a Clothesline Project activity.

Photo Credits

• Introductory article image and Home page slide: Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash
• Main article image: Week Without Violence Poster from Northern Integrated Family Violence Services