Yarriambiack Shire Council staff have joined other councils, groups and businesses in a 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence campaign.

The global campaign runs from November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, International Human Rights Day.

Shire youth impact officer Justin Knorpp said the campaign was an opportunity for the council to help raise awareness about the key role gender inequality plays in driving violence against women, and a call for action to prevent it.

“We are encouraging people to remember to challenge violence against all women, including of different race, abilities and sexuality,” he said.

“It helps empower women and girls, challenges stereotypes and builds respectful relationships.”

The council also received a youth online education awareness grant for its Yarriambiack Youth Action Council.

“The grant will allow council to talk about safe practices and speaking out against violence towards women,” Mr Knorpp said.

“The issue of consent is being discussed nationally, so it’s obviously a very worthwhile and important discussion topic.

“We are also doing a Walk Against Family Violence with key services and community organisations to co-ordinate a walk and encourage people to ‘walk from home’ to raise awareness. 

“We have a walking tour of Warracknabeal that people can follow. 

“The Youth Action kids will be involved in organising the walk.”

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