Activism

Townsville Thursdays in Black

This group consists of a small core circle of women who have shown their commitment and passion to the vision of Townsville Thursdays in Black, in demanding a world without rape and violence, with great determination, ability and dignity.

Every Thursday between 10:00am and 12:00pm the women meet at the Women’s Centre to discuss planned events, guest speakers, requests, protest against violence and to support each other.

These women meet wearing black as a silent protest against rape and violence.

All women are welcome to join this group. For further information please contact the Women’s Centre on (07) 4775 7555.

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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.

For information on this years events see the Bulletin Board

Each year the Women’s Centre welcomes all women who are interested in this special event to join in the march and celebration. For those women who wish to be involved in the organising of this event, please contact the Women's Centre in January for meeting times.

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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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.

For details about this years planned events, please see the bulletin board

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 sSexual 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.

For details about this years planned events, please see the bulletin board

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 to remember those women and children who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence.

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