South Australian Pledge to unite against domestic, family and sexual violence
To mark the start of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the State Government is calling on South Australians to Take the Pledge to act against domestic, family and sexual violence.
The Pledge invites both individuals and organisations to publicly commit to everyday actions that challenge abuse, support survivors and drive cultural change.
Through the Pledge, South Australians will be encouraged to choose how they will play their part in creating a state free from violence, whether it’s by:
- speaking up
- learning the signs of abuse
- listening to and believing survivors
- leading by example in their words, actions and relationships.
16 Days of Activism
The Pledge marks the global 16 Days of Activism, from 25 November to 10 December. This campaign led by the United Nations unites countries worldwide to end violence against women and girls.
This year’s theme, UNiTE to end digital violence against women and girls, shines a light on the growing harms of image-based abuse, cyberstalking and AI-generated deepfakes, and the damage they cause in people’s lives across South Australia.
Today, as we begin the 16 Days of Activism, Parliament House and Adelaide Town Hall will be illuminated orange sending a powerful signal that SA is stepping forward to a brighter future free from violence.
Addressing the ‘elephant in the room’
As part of the 16 Days of Activism, the Government is also proudly supporting the ‘elephant in the room’ exhibition, featuring Elly the Elephant, on display at 1 King William Street on 25 and 26 November.
Elly, developed by Women’s Safety Services SA and created by women with experience of domestic, family and sexual violence, makes visible what is too often hidden, minimised or silenced. The sculpture brings the ‘elephant in the room,’ or domestic and family violence, into the open and encourages community discussion. A pledge board beside Elly invites visitors to sign their names in support of helping to end domestic, family and sexual violence.
How you can support the 16 Days of Activism
- Commit to creating a future where everyone feels safe, supported and empowered by taking the Pledge online today.
- Spread the word by sharing the Pledge social posts from our social media channels:
- Attend a local 16 Days of Activism event. Visit the National Council for Women SA website for a list of events across the state.
If someone needs help now
If you know someone who is struggling with domestic, family or sexual violence, you can contact 1800RESPECT for confidential information, counselling and support.
Phone 1800 737 732 or visit the 1800RESPECT website.