The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign coordinated by UN Women, aiming to raise awareness and drive action to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls worldwide. The campaign, occurs annually from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day) advocating for a world free from gender-based violence.
Our #16Butterflies Origami Challenge, running this year during 16 Days of Activism, aims to raise awareness and support girls, women & their families affected by domestic and family violence. The #16Butterflies Origami Challenge shares the message of hope, resilience, change and new beginnings for girls, women & their families affected by domestic and family violence. For 16 days, between November 25th to December 10th, those that participate in this challenge are encouraged to do origami making of #16Butterflies, one origami each day as symbolic support for this important cause this 16 Days of Activism.
The butterfly symbolises hope, transformation, and new beginnings, making it a powerful emblem of support for this Domestic and Family Violence initiative. Just as a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, those affected by domestic and family violence can transform their lives with the right support.
Origami making is often used in therapeutic settings, referred to as ‘Origami Therapy’. This calming, meditative, and creative art of folding (‘Ori’) paper (‘Kami’) is based on the idea that the focused, rhythmic act of folding paper can promote mindfulness, relaxation, presence, patience, focus, and be a form of emotional expression.
The #16Butterflies Origami Challenge encourages girls, women, their friends & families to take part in this journey of hope and change, through solidarity and action.
The butterfly symbolises hope, transformation, and new beginnings, making it a powerful emblem of support for this Domestic and Family Violence initiative. Just as a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, those affected by domestic and family violence can transform their lives with the right support.
Origami making is often used in therapeutic settings, referred to as ‘Origami Therapy’. This calming, meditative, and creative art of folding (‘Ori’) paper (‘Kami’) is based on the idea that the focused, rhythmic act of folding paper can promote mindfulness, relaxation, presence, patience, focus, and be a form of emotional expression.
The #16Butterflies Origami Challenge encourages girls, women, their friends & families to take part in this journey of hope and change, through solidarity and action.
Each day there is a #16Butterflies origami that you can make and supporting message to share – you can join in on one day or any/all of the 16 days! You can also make the choice to share your origami art with a message of support, either in-person with someone dear to you, or online via your socials, to raise awareness for this important cause!
Share this #16Butterflies challenge with friends, family, and coworkers so they can also take part in the origami challenge to help raise awareness on domestic and family violence, and support girls, women, & their families affected by domestic and family violence so those affected can seek help, when possible.
Run a #16Butterflies Origami Making activity and discuss respectful relationships at your school or organisation with young people or their families.
Join in on 2Connect Youth & Community’s #16Butterflies Origami Challenge to fold an origami a day in support of #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence this year! You can challenge yourself by participating for 16 Days, or pick and choose the day/s you choose to participate. Share your support – gift your origami in-person to someone dear to you with a word of support, or share your origami art on your socials with a message of support to help raise awareness for girls, women, & their families affected by domestic & family violence!
Women and girls have the right to be SAFE. EVERYWHERE. ALWAYS. This UN Women’s motto this year advocates for making safer spaces for women and girls everywhere.
With the right support and courage, girls, women, & their families affected by domestic and family violence can break free and rebuild their lives.
Today, I’m learning about the impact of domestic and family violence.
Preventing violence starts with learning about healthy, respectful relationships.
Showing compassion and understanding can create a safe space for girls, women, & their families affected by domestic and family violence to seek help and begin healing.
Practice empathy – for those affected by domestic and family violence having someone to confide in can be essential for people affected to feel supported and find a path to safety.
Offering a foundation of safety and support built on trust and respect, without the harmful dynamics found in situations of domestic and family violence, is especially important for people affected by DFV.
Support networks and collective action can help girls, women, & their families affected by domestic and family violence find safety, healing, and empowerment.
Recovering from domestic and family violence takes time, patience, and support to rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth.
For people affected by domestic and family violence, this can mean finding the strength and support to heal, rebuild, and reclaim their lives.
Offering understanding and assistance, without triggering shame, can empower people affected by domestic and family violence to seek help, when possible, and break free from the harmful situation they are experiencing.
Stand up and speak out!
There is hope for recovery, and new beginnings for survivors of domestic and family violence. Reach out for support.
IF SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 000.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – Family, domestic and sexual violence
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research – Domestic Violence
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