So far this year, 27 women have been allegedly murdered at the hands of men. Source: Counting Dead Women
The increase in family violence, not only locally, but across the nation, is why The Express is partnering with local police, Women’s Centre FNQ and Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service to launch a campaign to stop the violence.
The colour purple is a symbol of courage, honour and dedication to ending domestic violence, which is why, for the next two weeks, we have changed the colour of our masthead.
This month is Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the time to #StandUpSpeakUp against domestic and family violence and show your support for victim-survivors across our region and beyond.
Our #StandUpSpeakUp campaign will run throughout the month of May, and we are encouraging our readers to STAND UP and SPEAK UP against Domestic and Family Violence.
What to do:
Take a photo with a sign and/or a purple ribbon - signs are available at a photobooth outside Mareeba Priceline Pharmacy on 10 May from 10am to 2pm, at The Express office at 186 Byrnes Street Mareeba, the Women’s Centre or make your own!
Post your photo to Facebook, tag The Express Newspaper and hashtag #StandUpSpeakUp.
Email your photo to ellie@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to be featured in our campaign.
