Across the nation, 17 rallies will be held to show support for women in light of a drastic increase in gender-based violence.
Held by an indigenous-led not-for-profit ‘What Were You Wearing’, the event comes after 25 women died from gender-based violence nationally since the year began.
Bendigo residents will come together at Rosalind Park on Sunday, as part of the national rally against violence.
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Local Advocate, Velma Walters says this rally is an opportunity for locals – including local men – to stand with women and say enough is enough.
Melbourne Event-Organiser and Social Media manager for WWYW, Martina Ferrara, encourages as many locals as possible to attend Sunday’s rally.
