16 Days of Activism: NO MORE - Dr Charlie King AM
Running from Monday 25 November until Tuesday 10 December, 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to take a stand against gender-based violence.
As part of this campaign, we are sharing interviews and stories that shine a light on individuals and organisations responding to gender-based violence across the Territory.
Today, we are highlighting the important work done by Dr Charlie King AM, founder of the NO MORE Campaign, a zero-tolerance campaign against domestic violence that began in 2006. An Aboriginal initiative, NO MORE takes a whole of community approach to working with men, service providers, and the wider community to develop local responses that aim to reduce domestic, family and sexual violence. Since its beginnings, NO MORE has grown into an ongoing program that works with all like-minded people wanting to make communities safer.
NO MORE works with organisations, businesses, councils and sporting clubs to develop domestic violence action plans, as well running education campaigns, and offering toolkits and resources. They are also running events during 16 Days of Activism, including a keynote speech, workshop and the Casuarina March Against Domestic Violence on 6 December. Follow them on Facebook to stay up-to-date.
We asked Charlie to share his thoughts about how we can all work towards ending gender-based violence.
What action are you or your organisation taking to try to prevent or respond to domestic, family and sexual violence?
I will continue to raise awareness of domestic, family and sexual violence by encouraging people, mainly men, to have the discussion.
How would you encourage others to take action to stop domestic, family and sexual violence?
Talk about it … to each other. Somewhere is the answer. Every suggestion is valuable. We are the problem, we are the solution, we said.
What message would you like to leave about domestic, family and sexual violence?
Well, this can’t go on; we have the power to make a difference. All that’s needed is the willingness.
Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence and is in immediate danger, please call 000.
For further support, contact the 24hr helplines or support services on the Northern Territory Government website. Other support services and helplines for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people include:
