10 December 2024 is International Human Rights Day and also the last day of the UN campaign “Orange the World – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”. The campaign, which began on 25 November 2024, reflects the approaching 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action with the motto “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNITE to End Violence Against Women & Girls”. According to the UN, one in three women or girls in the world have experienced some form of violence. We consider any instance of violence, whether domestic or sexual, to be absolutely unacceptable. 

We would like to point out that there is a wide range of aid organisations in Australia and New Zealand, to whom anyone can turn to for help and advice and whose services are free. Please find below several examples of organisations that deal with the issue of violence against women.

Organisations in Australia:
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1800 943 539

These organisations offer free counselling service 24/7 in cases of family, domestic or sexual violence.

For Australia, there is also the application AskIzzy, which allows you to easily seek organisations that can help in a variety of situations. We highly recommend downloading this application: Ask Izzy

Organisations in New Zealand:
Shine Helpline: 0508 744 633
Women’s Refuge crisis line: 0800 733 843

The Consulate General can provide necessary information for aid organisations and services or assist in contacting them, if required.

More information about the campaign “Orange the World” can be found here.