16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

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Melton City Council is proud to be supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence campaign, an international campaign that aims to strengthen action to end violence against women and girls around the world.

16 Days of Activism starts on 25 November, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on 10 December, which marks Human Rights Day.  Stay up to date and join us for the many activities we have planned for this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign by following Healthy City of Melton Facebook page.

Visit the UNWomen website for information on the historical developments of the campaign as well as information on themes and activities held in previous years.

  • If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.
  • If you or someone you know is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing family violence, please call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit the 1800RESPECT website.
  • For a list of local support services, please head to our Family Violence Support webpage. 
      

2025 Events

16 Days of Activism with Tarang Chawla 

Tarang Chawla is an award-winning advocate, writer, and Commissioner with the Victorian Multicultural Commission. After the murder of his sister Niki in 2015, Tarang founded Not One More Niki to prevent men’s violence against women and to create spaces for honest conversations about respect, gender, and accountability.

Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 

 For full details visit: 16 Days of Activism with Tarang Chawla | Melton Libraries 

Walk for Inclusion and Respect

Melton City Council is pleased to invite local community members to join us for the Walk for Inclusion and Respect, a community event celebrating diversity, promoting unity, and taking a stand against gender-based violence and all forms of discrimination. 

Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 9.30am - 12pm
Locations:
Walk starting point: Hannah Watts Park, 183 High Street, Melton
Community Celebration: Melton Town Centre Amphitheatre, Palmerston Street, Melton

For full details visit: Walk for Inclusion and Respect Event webpage.  

Contact us

For more information, contact our Community Health Promotion team via email: socialplanningprojects@melton.vic.gov.au or call 9747 7200.

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