Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Claire Ewart-Kennedy said the campaign sought to help the community better understand respect, what it looked like and how to incorporate it into daily life.
“This is an international campaign aimed at fostering healthy, equal relationships and promoting equality across all areas, including workplaces and local sporting clubs,” Cr Ewart-Kennedy said.
“We all have a role to play in changing attitudes, behaviours and the systems, policies and processes that allow violence to continue.
“Councillors will be joining Nagambie Lake parkrun runners and walkers at 7.45am for an 8am start on Saturday, December 7, from Buckley Park, 57 Blayney Ln, Nagambie, and participants are encouraged to wear orange.
“Everyone is invited to join our walk along the beautiful lake foreshore and enjoy part or all of the 2.5km track that the parkrun participants tackle every Saturday morning.”
Following the walk, participants will be given a coffee and cake voucher to use at GoNagambie Lakeside Market.
The 16 Days of Activism campaign was launched by the Women's Global Leadership Institute in 1991, with members aiming to eliminate gender-based violence.
The campaign began on Monday, November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and runs until December 10, Human Rights Day — two significant dates.
Orange is the campaign's colour because it represents a bright and optimistic future free from violence against women and children.
You can show your support by wearing orange throughout the 16 days.
