MOTIONS › International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Senator POLLEY (Tasmania) (16:12): I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) White Ribbon Day, also known as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was held on 25 November 2017, (ii) White Ribbon Day is a campaign which seeks to encourage men to take a leadership role in eliminating violence against women, and (iii) the campaign for 2017 surrounds a STOP kit which is designed to help people spot the signs, offer support and create change to prevent violence; (b) acknowledges: (i) that every year in Australia, approximately one woman is killed each week by a partner or former partner, and (ii) the courage of those who stand up, speak out and shine a light on domestic violence; (c) remembers the women and children whose lives have been scarred, and taken, by family violence; and (d) urges Federal, state, territory and local Governments to take action to address family violence. Question agreed to.