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16 Days of Activism Workplace Toolkit
Practical support for organisations taking part in the 16 Days of Activism
What are the 16 Days of Activism?
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is global call to action to end violence against women. The campaign is held annually from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
What is the Workplace Toolkit?
The Workplace Toolkit has been designed to support organisations to participate in the 16 Days of Activism by conducting activities that:
Build awareness
Seek input
Show leadership
Why focus on sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is one of the most common form of gender-based violence in Australian workplaces. It includes a range of unwelcome behaviors, from inappropriate comments to unwanted physical contact.
Workplace sexual harassment:
Can be an expression of gender inequality
Most often (but not always) affects women
Can be a form of sex discrimination
Can intersect with other types of discrimination
Is prevalent AND preventable
Requires whole-of-community responses
How does the Toolkit work?
3 Tiers of action
The Toolkit offers adaptable activities, templates, and resources for organisations of all sizes. Whether you want a quick win, have capacity to build momentum, or are ready to drive lasting change, the Toolkit has options to suit.
Quick wins
Build momentum
Drive change