Between 24 November and 10 December, Mothers Union members will be joining in a global campaign to raise awareness and challenge unhealthy attitudes that relate to gender-based violence, and hope that you will also join in this campaign.

In Australia a woman is killed in a domestic violence related murder every few days. Around the world, the United Nations reports that more than five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family.

This is a problem on such a scale that it will take all of us working together to bring about change. And its not just a problem for someone else, somewhere else.

Domestic and family violence is a problem hidden in plain sight in all our communities. It has everything to do with us as Christians. Throughout scripture, we are reminded and commanded to love our neighbour as we love ourselves, to treat others as we’d like to be treated, and to go out of our way to meet the needs of others. Jesus is our model in all of this.

What can we do:

· We can pray

· We can draw attention to unhelpful cultural norms.

· We can promote right and equal relationships

· We can highlight domestic abuse in our communities.

· We can join and support other community group activities

· We can raise awareness amongst our friends and family

The Anglican Church of Australia’s Families & Culture Commission have created social media posts which raise awareness of the issues and also address violence supportive attitudes. This is part our Church’s Ten Commitments to prevent and respond to domestic and family violence. Our Lord and King, Jesus, stood against injustice and calls us to follow him in creating a future which is free from violence. You can find more information about the campaign at www.tencommitments.org.au         

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