Everyone deserves to be safe, equal and respected. But right now in Australia, that isn’t the reality. More than 1 in 3 women have experienced men’s violence. Safety for women is not a given in any community – and neither is respect. Not all disrespect leads to violence against women – but all violence against women begins with disrespect. All of us have the power to change that by respecting women wherever we live, learn, work and play.

Explore these reading lists to help create a world where women and girls are safe, respected and empowered.

16 Days of Activism - Adult

The annual 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls. Learn more about the impact of gender-based violence with these titles for adults and help create a world where women and girls are safe, respected and empowered.

16 Days of Activism - Early Years

Respect is... raising children to be true equals.

Explore this reading list for 16 Days of Activism (25-November to 10-December), an international campaign to help build communities where women and children are safe, and where girls and boys grow up as equals. It all starts with respect.

16 Days Borrowbox eBooks

Gentlemen, we need to talk about violence against women. The world is filled with implicit and explicit ideas and messages telling men they should be tough, aggressive and sexually dominant. These are harmful ideas that can drive violence against women. While not all men are violent, all men can do something to change those harmful ideas and messages. Explore these eBooks for adult readers to understand the link between respect and preventing violence.

16 Days Borrowbox eAudio

Respect is... promoting equality and respect. We all can make a lasting change to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality. These eAudiobooks are excellent resources to support victim survivors, encourage bystander action and foster a world of respect and kindness.

16 Days Reading List - Kids

What we read can help us challenge our attitudes and create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected. To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, we have created a list of kids books that explore and challenge unfair assumptions and treatment based on gender and help kids feel empowered.
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