Actions

These actions are practical things you can learn about or do to prevent gender-based violence.

There are 16 actions, and we encourage you to commit to undertaking one a day during the 16 Days of Activism!

1. What is victim-blaming?
‘Victim-blaming’ is when we make the victim/survivor of violence responsible, …Read More »
2. What is unconscious gender bias. Why is it a problem?
Unconscious gender bias is unfair beliefs about a person because …Read More »
3. What is the difference between gender equity and gender equality. What does this have to do with violence against women?
Many of us have heard the terms ‘gender equality’ and …Read More »
4. Learn about sexual consent, gender and power
What’s wrong with this picture? This picture is of a …Read More »

5. Look for gender bias in movies and TV
Reflect on the last movie or TV show you watched. …Read More »
6. Reflect on the effect of gender stereotypes on children and young adults
Gender stereotypes are generalisations about women and men. Gender stereotypes …Read More »
7. Pay attention to women’s voices
Commit to paying attention when women speak during meetings and …Read More »
8. Reflect on who does certain chores in your household and why
Think about how your household or family shares household duties …Read More »

9. Recognise sexism and gender stereotypes in the media, and tell others about it
In this challenge, we encourage you to learn more about …Read More »
10. Recognise how violence against women is also a men’s issue, and share this with others
In Australia, 39 per cent of women have experienced physical …Read More »
11. Find out why we have a gender pay gap in Australia and tell others about it
Many of us know that there is a gender pay …Read More »
12. Recognise myths about violence against women and educate others about them
There are many myths that exist about men’s violence against …Read More »

13. Challenge sexism in sport
Recent research shows that women and girls are keen to …Read More »
14. Talk with a man in your life about healthy masculinity
Have a conversation with a male friend, family member or …Read More »
15. Challenge sexist jokes, comments and attitudes
When people make sexist or degrading comments or jokes about …Read More »
16. Question the advantages men experience because of their gender
As a group, men receive various advantages because of their …Read More »