Standing up for victim-survivors at The Walk Against Violence
Merri Health joined people across the globe to support the 16 Days of Activism initiative that encourages individuals , communities and organisations to address gender inequalities , gender-based violence and take action to prevent violence before it starts .
Merri Health staff joined joined The Walk Against Violence to end gender-based violence .
Our staff united with hundreds of people to raise awareness and walk in solidarity with victim-survivors of gender-based violence at the 14th Annual Walk Against Family Violence in November .
“ We all need to be leaders and stand up for change to eliminate gender-based violence .”
Carolyn Wallace Merri Health General Manager , Family and Community
One woman is killed nearly every week in Australia due to family violence *
* Australian Institute of Criminology ‘ Homicide in Australia 2018 – 19 ’
Merri Health recognises that gender inequality is a key contributor to violence against women .
We advocate for gender equality and the prevention of family violence , and support victim survivors through our programs including our Victims Assistance Program and Keeping Our Pets Safe Project .
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