16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
25 November - 10 December annually
The 16 Days of Activism incorporates the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign which began in 2012. The 16 Days of Activism runs from 25 November to 10 December every year. The Zonta Club of Gawler, along with the Gawler Domestic Violence Network, aims to raise awareness of the need to end violence against women and girls. We host a number of free public events and we invite you to join us. Wear something orange! We also put up posters, flags, banners and yarn bombing around Gawler to highlight the importance of stopping gender based violence. The colour of the campaign is Orange to represent a brighter future free from gender based violence. For further information about the 16 Days of Activism campaign, visit the UN Women website here.
Below are the events we held in 2025. The Gawler Community Fun Day – ‘Men Leading Change’ was awarded the Australia Day Community Event of the Year by the Town of Gawler.
To watch a video of the award being presented, please click here.
22 November 2025 – Gawler Community Fun Day
Saturday at 10:30. There will be a motor bike and classic car parade along Murray Street followed by a display of the vehicles in Apex Park. We’ll have Live Music, FREE – Sausage Sizzle BBQ, Coffee Van, Face Painting, Kids Activities and Games! Lots of Info and Fun For All The Family!
4 December – Remembering Courageous Women
Thursday at 5:30 pm will be our vigil to remember those women and children who are victims of gender based violence. A time for reflection at the Remembering Courageous Women Memorial, Pocket Park Memorial, Julian Terrace.
5 December – Schools Afternoon Tea
Friday at 4;30pm in the Civic Centre, we’ll be hosting an afternoon tea to showcase the artwork by students from several local primary schools with the theme of Expect Respect.
6 December – Information Stall
Saturday from 9 am – Coles Gawler Central, we’ll have a stall where you can get information or chat about how to how we are working to stop gender based violence.
What can you do?
Attend our events and wear something orange. The events are free. Start conversations with your family and friends about the importance of stopping gender based violence. Show your support by tying an orange ribbon on your letterbox!