16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence | Day 10

📅 Today is Day 10 of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’.

UN­ Women have put together a list of 10 simple steps we can all make a difference, safely and impactfully.

Step 8 : Fund women’s organisations

Funding for specialist women’s legal services is stretched. You might not be able to contribute financially… but you do have a voice 📣

This year, specialist women’s legal services across Australia called for an urgent $25 million in funding to meet unmet need (Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/2I9RoHj)

✍️ Why not write to your Federal and State members asking them to advocate for women’s legal and safety services ahead of the next budget?

Women’s services also run fundraisers, seek donations and some operate online shops. 🤔 In the lead up to Christmas, why not think about donating to the local women’s shelter or buying your Kris Kringle from a not-for-profit women’s service? 🎁🎄