16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence

16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence

About the campaign

Each year, Penrith City Council supports the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that raises awareness of gender-based violence and encourages action to prevent it. The campaign promotes respect, gender equality and healthy relationships, recognising that everyone has a role to play in creating safe and inclusive communities where people feel valued and respected. 

Find out more about the United Nations 16 Days of Activism

We Can All Be Heroes

As part of Council's participation in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the We Can All Be Heroes message encourages community members to take positive everyday actions that promote respect, equality and safety.

Being a hero means showing courage, respect, and care.

Get involved

Walk against violence

Join us for the annual Walk Against Violence along the Nepean River on Sunday 29 November 2026. The walk brings together residents, community groups, schools, workplaces and local organisations to raise awareness, spark conversations and support a safer future. 

We encourage participants to wear something orange to the walk to show their support.

Date: Sunday 29 November 2026
Time: 9am to 11:30am 
Location: Meet at Tench Reserve, Penrith (opposite East Bank Dining Precinct) 
Route: 1.7km loop walk

This is a free community event. Registrations are encouraged and can be completed via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/walk-against-violence

Further route details: The walk will commence at Tench Reserve and proceed along the upper path adjacent to Tench Avenue. Participants will continue to the playground at Tench Reserve North, loop around the area and reconnect with the lower riverside path before returning to Tench Reserve.

Illumination of the Civic Centre

From 25 November to 10 December, the Penrith Civic Centre will be illuminated orange in partnership with Zonta. Orange is recognised internationally as a symbol of hope and a future free from violence against women and girls.

Partner with Penrith

Join us in supporting the campaign and helping create a safer, more respectful community. Local organisations, schools, community groups and businesses can access a range of free resources to share the campaign message.

Download the campaign resources:

• Partner Toolkit Introduction 
• 16 Days social media images (JPG files)
• We Can All Be Heroes carousel tiles
• We Can All Be Heroes campaign poster

Get support

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, support is available.

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Confidential information, counselling and support.

NSW Domestic Violence Line – 1800 656 463
Counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence. 

Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
Information, support and counselling for men concerned about their behaviour or the impact of family violence.