St Mark’s Mothers’ Union is participating in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence again this year. The 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign. Mothers’ Union joins with 6,000 organisations from approximately 187 countries who participate in the campaign from 25 November until 10 December each year. The theme this year is ‘NO MORE 1 IN 3 – END ABUSE AND VIOLENCE NOW’.
St Mark’s Anglican Church in Warwick is holding a special church service this Sunday 21 November at 8:30 am and will feature a Guest Speaker from Warwick Safe Haven – Ms Bette Bonney. Mothers’ Union would like people to wear something purple to the service as a silent protest against Gender-based Violence. After the service, The Venerable Lizzie Gaitskell, Rector of the Anglican Parish of Warwick, will unveil and bless a red Rose Foundation ‘Red Bench’ (garden seat) in the church grounds. Take a Seta to Take a Stand – To End Domestic Violence. The Red bench is a permanent reminder that domestic violence occurs within all our communities. The presence of a Red bench in a public location aims to raise public awareness and provide an opportunity for this critical issue to remain visible. There are over 250 Red Benches across Queensland, NSW, and South Australia. Let us all take a stand against Gender-based Violence here in Warwick.
