Join Council’s Walk Against Violence  

Monday, 25 November 2024

Penrith City Council invites the community to take part in our Walk Against Violence.

As part of the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, from 25 November to 10 December, we are asking the community to join us in calling for action to end violence against women and girls around the world.  

Council will be hosting a Walk Against Violence at the Nepean River on Sunday, 8 December. The event, open to all members of the community, will serve as a powerful symbol of our collective commitment to ending gender-based violence. Participants will come together to demonstrate their support for survivors, raise awareness and promote gender equality. 

Penrith Mayor, Cr Todd Carney, said: "I am proud to see our community come together to take a stand against gender-based violence.

“It is crucial that we all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone, and events like the Walk Against Violence are an important step towards achieving that goal."  

Council members, community leaders and community members will gather at the blue tree in Tench Reserve, on Nepean Avenue, at 9am to commence the walk. The scenic Nepean River provides a beautiful backdrop for our community to unite and declare that gender-based violence has no place in our society. 

For more information about the Walk Against Violence or other 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence events, please visit our website at penrith.city/16days.

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Monday, 25 November 2024.