16 Days of Activism

About the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The United Nations Women's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign runs annually from  25 November - 10 December, commencing on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and finishing on Human Rights Day.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the global crisis of gender-based violence, and calls for increased commitment and action toward eliminating violence in our communities.

As an institution committed to creating safer, more equitable environments free from gender-based violence and other forms of discrimination and harm, we acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism campaign and invite you to join us.

Get involved

Join Monash University's commitment to eliminating gender-based violence through a range of events, trainings and learning opportunities. Check out what's on offer below.

Our commitment

Read our Strategic Commitment to Gender-based Violence and Sexual Harm Prevention and Response.

Monash Lens feature

Explore the research and education of some of Monash's leading change-makers towards eliminating gender-based violence.

Walk Against Family Violence 2025

Join us at the Walk Against Family Violence to show your commitment to creating safer, respectful and more inclusive communities with us.

Highlighted opportunity - EDI Training Open House

In acknowledgement of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, the DVC(E) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team are hosting a training 'open house' to showcase the suite of gender-based violence prevention workshops currently on offer to students at Monash University.

This initiative aims to provide staff an insight into the workshops promoted and delivered to students, whilst expanding their own knowledge and skillsets in how they can help to eliminate gender-based violence and sexual harm within their workplaces and communities.

The workshops on offer are free for staff to attend (registration required) and will be delivered across a variety of Monash's metro-Melbourne campuses, as well as online. Check out what's available below:

Ongoing events/trainings

Flip the Script with EAAA®

The Flip the Script with EAAA® program is based on the 12-hour sexual assault resistance education program known as the Enhanced Assess Act Acknowledge (EAAA) curriculum.

Dating in Australia

Explore the cultural norms of dating and relationships in an Australian context. You will learn vocabulary and about consent, respectful relationships and where to get help if you or one of your friends needs it.

The Masculinities Project

Designed for men, this program provides space to unpack some of the messages men receive about what it means to be a man, and opportunities to challenge some of society’s rigid expectations of men.

Eliminating Gender-Based Violence Together

EGBVT is a peer-led, interactive training session aimed at supporting respectful relationships and gender equality in our community.

Staff and student support

Do you know where to find the support you need at Monash? Check out our links below to explore what's available to you.