United Religions Initiative and Religions for Peace Australia invite you to be part of a gathering with prayers, a presentation, and an open discussion on how our faith, spiritual, and ethnic communities can stand against violence and support women, children, and families at risk on Sunday 24 November 2024.
United Religions Initiative and Religions for Peace Australia invite you to be part of a gathering with prayers, a presentation, and an open discussion on how our faith, spiritual, and ethnic communities can stand against violence and support women, children, and families at risk.
The evening will feature prayers and reflections from Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh faith leaders from New Zealand and Australia, inspiring talks on community action to protect and uplift, and open dialogue for ideas and shared commitments to safety.
All welcome to consider how people of faith and faith communities can end domestic violence.
Sunday 24th November @ 7pm AEDT
9pm NZDT | 6pm AEST | 6:30pm ACDT | 5:30pm ACST
Register on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 844 8198 8345
For more information, contact Dr Sarah Haggar, admin@religionsforpeaceaustralia.org.au
What is family violence?
Family violence is violence or abuse that happens in a family situation or in the home. It is about one person trying to control another person over time.
It often happens between couples or married partners, but it can also happen between other people living in a domestic situation together, like siblings, extended family members, or between parent and child. Elder abuse is also family violence.
Who uses family violence and who is harmed by it?
Family violence can happen between:
- Married couples
- People who are separated or divorced
- People who live together
- People who are dating
- Same sex couples
- Parents and children
- Older people and caregivers
- People with disabilities and caregivers
- Extended family members and community members
