16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10. It begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and concludes on Human Rights Day.
This impactful initiative aims to raise awareness about the impacts of gender-based violence and to promote efforts to end it. Each day during this period focuses on different aspects of the issue, encouraging individuals and communities to take and advocate for change. The colour for the campaign is orange.
NCWSA 16 Days Committee
The NCWSA 16 Days Committee is comprised of delegates from member organisations. The Committee seeks to collaborate in our efforts to promote the 16 Days of Activism in South Australia by being a central point of contact to businesses, the media, the government and the public.
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It is our aim to raise awareness of the 16 Days through supporting local events, organising large scale activations and utilising media and communication to raise awareness.
2025 Events
Please find below the various events that our Member Organisations are holding during the 16 Days of Activism in 2025.
Tuesday 18 November 2025 6pm-8pm
Community Forum with Hon Katrine Hildyard MP and Moira Were AM
Organised by the Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders and Respect Community Action Group.
You are invited to a free community forum with the Minister for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence who will share key insights from the recent Royal Commission. The Mayor of Onkaparinga will also speak about the commitments the City of Onkaparinga will be undertaking as part of their response to the Royal Commission.​
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Bookings Essential: www.trybooking.com/DGVCZ
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Location: Aberfoyle Community Centre, 1 Jessica St Aberfoyle Park
Tues 25 November - Wed 10 December
Zonta Says No Sign at 1 ANZAC Highway
Organised by the Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders
Make sure to be on the lookout over the 16 days at 1 ANZAC Highway for the Zonta Says No sign!
Tues 25 November - Wed 10 December
Orange Lady Displays
Organised by the Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders
Throughout the 16 Days, the Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders will join with the RESPECT
CAG’s 1000 Butterflies Display in the Libraries and Community Centres located around
the Onkaparinga Council Area. The Orange Lady displays will share the space with the
1000 Butterflies displays around 10 Venues in the Council Area
Sunday 30 November 2025 - 11am - 1pm
Men Leading Change Walk
Organised by Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders
Beach Rd from Rotary Park to Market Square where a free event with stalls and bands will entertain the attendees.
The ZCAF will have an information stand including orange ladies, orange hearts and
ribbons. Large Orange Ladies and orange woollen pompoms will decorate around the
Ripple where walkers will congregate before the walk. Orange Ribbons will be handed
out by members of ZCAF who will be wearing orange, to the men and women who are
walking.
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Location: Rotary Park, Beach Road, Christies Beach
Thursday 4 December 2025 - 5:30pm
Remembering Courageous Women: Twilight Vigil
Organised by the Zonta Club of Gawler
Please join with us for this special time of rememberance and reflection to honour those affected by domestic violence.
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Location: Remembering Courageous Women Memorial, Pocket Park, Julian Terrace, Gawler
Wednesday 10 December - 5:20am
Candlelight Vigil
Organised by the Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders
Please come along and wear orange to remember those who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.
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Location: Place of Courage, the Ripple at Rotary Park (Beach Road, Christies Beach)
Saturday 22 November 2025 10:30am-2:30pm
Men Leading Change: Gawler Community Fun Day
Organised by the Zonta Club of Gawler.
​Hosted by the Gawler DV Network, this free community event will have live music, free BBQs, cold drinks, coffees and other fun activities for the whole family.
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Location: Apex Park, Gawler
Tuesday 25 November
Lighting of the Icons
Organised by the National Council of Women SA 16 Days of Activism Committee
On the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, State Parliament House and Adelaide Town Hall will be lighting up in orange.
Thursday 27 November 2025
Orange Ribbons and Hearts Distribution
Organised by Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders
Members of the Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders will be at Norwood Parade handing out orange ribbons and hearts.
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Location: Norwood Parade
Tuesday 2 December 2025 - 8pm (cafe open at 6pm)
Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills Twilight Vigil
Join us at this iconic location overlooking Adelaide, to reflect on, and honour, women and children who have lost their lives as a result of Domestic Violence.
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Location: Mount Lofty Summit
Friday 5 December 2025 - 6pm-8pm
Celebration of Women - A Powerful Portrayal of Strength through Art
Organised by the Zonta Clubs of Adelaide Hills and Adelaide Flinders
The Music, Art and poetry from women survivors of DV who are celebrating the recovery of the effects of DV will be on display at the Port Noarlunga Art Centre, Gawler St. ZCAH will include an Orange Lady display including , Hearts and ribbons which will also be distributed The ZCAF will encourage participants to Share/write their views on RESPECT.
Wednesday 10 December - 6:30pm (doors open at 6)
16 Days, 3 Voices: Speaking out Against Gender-Based Violence
Organised by the National Council of Women 16 Days of Activism Committee and UniSA
Join us in a discussion of wide-ranging gender-based violence (GBV) topics including
⧫ responding to technology-based GBV
⧫ addressing GBV using a human rights approach
⧫ helping children exposed to family violence form healthy relationships as they mature.
These perspectives will be given by Professor Elspeth McInnes, Associate Professor Sarah Moulds and Dr Fiona Buchanan, followed by a facilitated Q&A discussion session. ​
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Bookings Essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DHHJN
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Location: Bradley Forum, Level 5 Hawke Building, UniSA City West Campus
