WHITE Ribbon is Australia’s only national, male led campaign to end men’s violence against women.
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The campaign works through primary prevention initiatives involving awareness raising and education, and programs with youth, schools, workplaces and across the broader community.
Domestic and family violence is a huge issue throughout the country, and Lithgow is no exception to this alarming trend.
Locally, Lithgow Partnerships Against Domestic Violence and Family Abuse with the support of Lithgow City Council and Lithgow Community Projects organised a trivia evening at the Lithgow Workmens Club to raise both funds and awareness for this cause.
“Violence against women is at epidemic proportions.
“Devastatingly, over 12 months, on average one woman is killed every week in Australia as a result of intimate partner violence,” Convenor of Lithgow Partnerships Against Domestic Violence and Family Abuse Liz Hartley said.
“Murder is at the pointy end of a broad spectrum of violence against women.
“A spectrum that encompasses financial, verbal, emotional, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, as well as workplace harassment.
“They all form part of a devastating cycle of violence.
“And the women lost are not just statistics — they are wives, mothers, daughters, grand daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends and colleagues.
“Most importantly, they are people, and the impact of the violence perpetrated against them is widespread and long-standing.”
Those who wish to support the critical work of White Ribbon Australia in the prevention of men’s violence against women can make a tax deductible donation at www.whiteribbon.org.au/donate.
Alternatively they may host their own White Ribbon event to raise awareness in the community as well as funds to support primary prevention initiatives.
Events can be registered at www.whiteribbon.org.au/events.
“We want people to know that violence against women is unacceptable, it is never the victim’s fault, help is always available and if you see something you should definitely say something,” Miss Hartley said.
“People need to know that they can make a difference; bringing an end to men’s violence against women will take a whole of community approach,” she said.
If you are experiencing violence or suspect someone else is, please contact 1800 RESPECT for advice and support.
In an emergency, call the police on 000.