16 Days 16 Films is part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign used as an organising strategy to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

16 short films inspired by 16 Days of Activism were released and are available for viewing online.

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16 Days 16 Films Finalist Films

Voice of Change & 16 Days 16 Films

As supporters of arts-based projects, Voice of Change champions meaningful education about – and action against – domestic family violence and sexual violence. We believe everyone has a role to play in prevention, and that films like those showcased through 16 Days 16 Films can bring insight and understanding to all around the experience of gender-based violence.

2023 is the first year 16 Days 16 Films has been open to Australian female-identifying filmmakers – joining others from USA, UK, Ireland, Mexico, Italy Germany and France. The diverse perspectives shared each year are an emotive starting point for the conversations and education that lead toward meaningful action and change.

With 16 Days 16 Films being an event for the whole community, Voice of Change are promoting and connecting Australian audiences and Australian filmmakers with the opportunity to participate in this year’s global 16 Days of Activism.

Make 16 Days 16 Films your daily action over 16 Days of Activism

We welcome individuals, Workplace, Community and Sporting Organisations to include 16 Days 16 Films as part of their action and commitment to ending gender inequality and disrespect.

Receive the 16 Days 16 Films Information Kit Championed by Voice of Change

What is 16 Days of Activism?

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that begins on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs to International Human Rights Day on December 10th.

The campaign was started by activists at the inauguration of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. Led by civil society, the campaign is supported by the United Nations through the Secretary General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women initiative.

This year UN Women Australia are looking to turn 16 Days of Activism into 365 days of Action – because women have the right to be safe, everywhere, always.

Safe. Everywhere. Always. is a call to action to come together and commit to meaningful change. We all have a role to play in making safer spaces for women everywhere and always.

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Resources for Support & Change

MATE ByStander Program

Motivating action through empowerment. Be someone who does something.

Be there

A domestic violence bystander support app

White Ribbon Australia

A global social movement working to stop men’s violence against women

The Equality Institute

Together for Prevention : Handbook on Multisectoral National Action Plans to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls

Wesnet

Safety Net Australia Project – Improving technology safety for women surviving domestic & family violence

1800 Respect

National Domestic Family and Sexual ViolenceCounselling Service