Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. UN Women explains 10 ways you can #orangetheworld and make a difference during the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, and every day, even during the #COVID19 pandemic. In Australia, intimate partner violence is the greatest health risk factor for women aged 25-44. And this year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria has recorded the highest rates of family violence in our history. This is #WhyWeWalk today. #WAFV2020 #IDEVAW2020 #16Days
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Every day at Safe Steps their Crisis Specialists talk to hundreds of women in Victoria experiencing family violence who need our support and our services. Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 Family Violence Response Centre. For 24/7 help, call us on 1800 015 188. Web chat support available Mon-Fri, 9am – 9pm
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"Today I’m wearing orange and joining the Walk Against Family Violence. Orange represents a brighter future and an end to domestic and family violence. As CEO of Safe Steps, I am privileged to work with the team available 24/7 to support the safety of all victim-survivors. I am walking to raise awareness and to say that any form of domestic and family violence is never ok. " - Rita Butera, Safe Steps CEO.
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In this standing Strong Together Podcast Rita catches up with Natasha and explains why safesteps strongly support the 16 days of activism, especially this year through the covid 19 pandemic.