Grayndler
Tuesday, 25th November 2008
Today marked White Ribbon Day, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Anthony joined many other MPs in Parliament by wearing a White Ribbon.
White Ribbon Day is important because it allows men to say that they will not be violent or silent about domestic violence and sexual assault.
“I am proud to be an Ambassador for White Ribbon Day, to declare my opposition to any form of violence against women and to support work which prevents it from occurring and better cares for victims,” said Anthony Albanese.
It is an important day to reflect on the fact that:
The Rudd Labor Government is determined to reduce the incidence and impact of domestic and family violence and sexual assault.
The Government has appointed a national council in May this year to develop an evidence based action plan to reduce violence.
The National Plan will support the community to:
This year the Government has:
“This work will make a real difference for women who are victims of violence and work to change attitudes in our society,” said Anthony Albanese.
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334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
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Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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