National rallies against gendered violence hear demands to end culture of victim-blaming as murder number rises – ABC News

In short:

Rallies demanding the eradication of gender-based violence are being held across Australia this weekend.

Organisers say there is an urgent need for more support services aimed at prevention, and changing perpetrator behaviour.

What’s next?

After a dozen demonstrations today, another round of rallies will be held in several states and capital cities tomorrow.

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About a dozen demonstrations against domestic, family and sexual violence have taken place today including in Canberra, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Darwin and Hobart, with more events in other capitals and regional centres planned for Sunday.

Among the speakers were victim-survivors, as well as friends and family members of women murdered by partners.

Similar rallies occurred in April, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to declare gender-based violence a “national crisis”, while pledging almost a billion dollars towards practical action.

[Ed: FLC hasn’t seen a cent of it!]

Source: National rallies against gendered violence hear demands to end culture of victim-blaming as murder number rises – ABC News

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