Tarang Chawla in conversation
This special event marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December), a global campaign led annually by UN Women.
During the 16 Days of Activism, communities around the world join the call to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
We all deserve to be safe, equal and respected. But in Australia, more than 1 in 3 women have experienced violence from men. Safety for women is not a given in any community – and neither is respect. It doesn't have to be this way. As a community, we can work together to ensure that women are safe, valued and respected.
With honesty, courage and hope, Tarang will share his journey as a campaigner following the tragic murder of his sister, Nikita, and explore how communities can take action, challenge harmful norms and behaviours and build a future where women and girls live free from violence.
The session is free. Bookings are essential.
Help and Support
If you are worried about someone, or need to seek help yourself, contact one of the support services below.
If you are or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 for Police and/or Ambulance assistance.
For 24/7 crisis support, call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 https://safesteps.org.au/ or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 https://1800respect.org.au/
For help, support and referrals for men, call MensLine on 1300 789 978 https://mensline.org.au/
About the event
This event is being held by the City of Port Phillip with support from Respect Victoria and Safe and Equal, as part of the 16 Days of Activism.