ALT White and green text on a navy background: 9 in 10 workplace leaders believe workplace sexual harassment is a serious issue and one they need to address. Source: Our Watch 2023. On the right, a cream-coloured illustration of Australia.

ALT White text on a navy background: Today is Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. We remember victims, survivors, their families and their communities. A green drawing of two hands holding a candle.

ALT Navy text on a cream background: Everybody has a role to play in preventing violence against women. Here are some ideas to help you get started. An illustration of two hands high-fiving. Our Watch logo.

ALT In your home: Talk to your family and friends about subtle examples of disrespect towards women. Don’t be afraid to call out sexist “jokes”!

ALT In your school: Teach students the skills to build respectful relationships.

ALT In your workplace: Increase the number of women from diverse backgrounds in decision-making roles.

ALT Navy text on a green logo - Closing the gender pay gap equals preventing violence against women. Our Watch logo

ALT Navy text on a cream background with green accents. How can workplaces prevent sexual harassment? Our Watch logo.

ALT Quote: “Sexual harassment happens because of sexism and disrespect.” Patty Kinnersly, Our Watch CEO.

ALT So we can prevent sexual harassment by creating a culture of equality and respect.

ALT Some ways to get started... create an action plan to recruit and retain women in leadership positions, promote gender-equitable parental leave policies, train your leadership team to understand what workplace sexual harassment looks like and how to prevent it.

ALT Navy text on a cream background with green accents. How can I support someone who has told me they are experiencing violence?

ALT Here are some things you can say: Thanks for sharing your experience with me. That sounds like a terrible experience. I imagine it has taken a lot of courage for you to share your story with me. No one should have to experience what you’ve been through.

ALT Remember to… Validate their feelings about their situation Don’t blame them or justify the violence in any way Name what they are experiencing as violence Emphasise that the violence is not their fault and was not caused by anything they did, or did not do Explain that this is a societal problem which occurs across all age groups and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds Remind them that there is support available.

ALT Support lines: 1800 RESPECT Phone number 1800 737 732, 13 YARN Phone number 13 92 76, Lifeline Phone number 13 11 14

ALT White and green text on a navy background. Quote: “We cannot continue down this path of violence against women when we know it is preventable and it is based on respect and equality for women.” Patty Kinnersly, Our Watch CEO