The Finocchiaro CLP Government has joined communities across the world in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which began yesterday and runs until 10 December.
This year's theme, "End digital violence against all women and girls", highlights the growing impact of technology‑facilitated abuse, including monitoring devices, reading private messages, tracking locations, sharing sexual images without consent, doxxing, threats and online bullying.
Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence, Robyn Cahill, said the campaign is an opportunity for Territorians to stand together and take action.
"The 16 Days of Activism is a powerful reminder that violence is never acceptable, not in our homes, workplaces, schools or online spaces. Every Territorian has a role to play." Minister Cahill said.
Led by UN Women, the 16 Days of Activism is recognised worldwide as a call to end gender-based violence. Nearly 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime, and every 10 minutes a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member. As the world approaches the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025, the campaign calls for renewed commitments to prevention, accountability and support for survivors.
Momentum is already building. On 21 November, the Katherine Community Choir's pop‑up performance drew strong local support, while the WoSSCA Workshop in Alice Springs on 24 November brought together service providers, educators and community members. Yesterday, Territorians joined the Digital Web webinar in Darwin, exploring how technology weaves into the cycle of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Upcoming highlights include Park Run "Wear Orange" events on 6 December in Darwin, Palmerston and Nightcliff, and community marches and vigils across the Territory to honour victim‑survivors and call for change.
Minister Cahill encouraged Territorians to get involved by attending local events, sharing campaign messages, and starting conversations.
"Every action counts. Whether it's joining a march, wearing orange, or challenging harmful behaviour online, together we can take a stand against violence in all its forms," she said.
The campaign continues until 10 December - International Human Rights Day.
