Activism

International Women’s Day

The 8^th of March is acknowledged and celebrated across the world as International Women’s Day, and provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women, their contributions to society and the continuing struggle of women to participate with equality in society.

In 2011 we celebrated International Women's Day with a lunch at the Women's Centre.

Special Guest speakers:

Dr Nonie Harris, Head of Department of Social Work and Community Welfare, James Cook University and

Ryl Harrison, PhD Student, Women;s Studies, James Cook University.

During the afternoon we also held a cent sale and raffled off a quilt and other prizes to raise money for the Women's Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand whose building had been destroyed by the earthquake in February.

Thanks to the efforts of all the women who attended, we were able to raise $900.

In 2012 we will once again hold an event at the Women's Centre, 50 Patrick Street, Aitkenvale, Townsville to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th.

For further information please contact the Women’s Centre on (07) 47757555.

International Women's Day Report 2008.pdf

Performing the Vagina Monologues.pdf

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Reclaim the Night

Reclaim the Night marches and rallies are peaceful protests against sexual violence towards women and children, in order to promote women's strength and survival. By taking part in this symbolic protest, we are making a statement demanding our right to feel safe.

RTN 2011

Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Each October is designated Sexual Violence Awareness Month during which the Women's Centre aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence in our community through a range of activities. Each year these vary, and we invite all women to become involved in these events. The Month culminates in the Reclaim the Night march.

RTN 2011

For details about last years events, please see the RTN2010 page

16 Days of Activism

Established in 1991, Each year 16 days dedicated to raising awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international levels

• November 25th - International Day Against Violence Against Women
  
• November 29^th - International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
• December 1^st - World AIDS Day
• December 6^th - Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.
• December 10th - World Human Rights Day
  

Report - 16 Days of Activism 2007

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Women's Centre supports all activities that are organised in this month to promote awareness of domestic violence in our community. The North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Service is instrumental in the organisation of events during this month, which includes the Candlelight ceremony which is held on the first Wednesday evening of May to remember those women and children who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence.

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Thursdays in Black

A worldwide movement, Thursdays in Black, is a grassroots organisation demanding a world without rape and violence.

We invite all women to wear black on Thursdays as a silent protest against rape and violence.

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