Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific, joins the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence this is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day NGO's and all to bring about an END to domestic and gender based violence in all its forms.
For decades Soroptimists from SISEAP, have run numerous campaigns to raise awareness. Walk the Talk. End Coehesive Control are but a few.
2023 theme will be:
“Wired for Change: Tech’s Impact on Gender-Based Abuse”
Wired for Change looks at the impact that technology has had in shaping gender-based abuse and violence; how it has been a force for bad but also how it has impacted the world positively.
To work with us on raising awareness through social media, toolkits and graphics can be downloaded here
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<div><h3 class="el-title uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom">The Orange Story</h3>
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<p>Daphne White launched the “Recognising Coercive Control” online toolkit on the 30th of November 2022, on day 6 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The launch was held in her home town of Geraldton, and there was a great turnout, with both in-person and virtual attendees. The support for the toolkit has been positive, and it is encouraging to see the interest in raising awareness of this critical topic.</p>
<p class="">I have spent 2022 completing the research and content writing for the toolkit and website, this was made possible through the<span> </span><strong>Soroptimist Western Australia "Soroptimist Leadership Awards</strong>", the grant enabling me to research and complete the website and toolkit. </p>
<p class="">The Orange Story website <span> is for professionals, practitioners and other support staff wanting to increase their knowledge and skills across domestic and family violence practice, so they can enhance practice quality and improve outcomes for clients in their work roles.</span></p>
<p class=""><span>Daphne supports passionate people who work alongside women experiencing domestic and family violence - in a variety of sectors and settings. Increase your knowledge so you can update your professional skills in your current role or advance into a career in domestic and family violence.</span></p>
<p class="">You will be able to access learning content in a variety of areas that will build your skills in a range of practice areas, but not limited to:</p>
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<p class="">Prevention of violence against women</p>
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<p class="">Domestic and family violence responses and interventions</p>
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<p class="">Child safety and domestic and family violence</p>
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<p class="">High risk of harm topics (non-fatal strangulation, coercive controlling behaviour, intimate partner sexual violence)</p>
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<p class="">Risk management and safety planning</p>
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<p class="">Trauma informed practice in domestic and family violence</p>
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<div><p>Get involved, change the statistics, help women become survivors not victims, stop violence from happening in the first instance by changing people's attitudes and work towards respectful relationships.</p>
<p>Share these key messages on your socials for the 16 days, help raise awareness and restart the conversations.</p>
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<li>"Harnessing technology's potential for good, we empower individuals to stand against online gender-based abuse."</li>
<li>"Technology should be safe for everyone. Let's promote digital respect and end gender-based abuse in the virtual realm."</li>
<li>"Together, we challenge the negative influence of technology and unite to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity, both online and offline."</li>
<li>"Technology can both amplify and silence voices. Let's ensure it's a tool for positive change, not a means of abuse."</li>
<li>"It's time to rewrite the narrative of online interactions. Join us in shifting digital conversations towards respect and equality."</li>
<li>"Your safety matters online. Learn how to protect yourself and others from gender-based abuse in the digital world."<br />Activity</li>
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