A PROJECTION that links the six degrees of separation theory to the prevalence of domestic violence marks the official launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women.
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Wet weather forced the cancellation of the Wagga Women's Health Centre's 10th annual event tonight.
The event coincides with the international campaign, that officially starts tomorrow on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
Wagga Women's Health Centre (WWHC) specialist women's counsellor Emma Flakeler said despite the cancellation of tonight's event, the message was not lost.
The 6 Degrees of Separation project, funded through Regional Arts NSW, will be projected on the side of the Wagga City Council building every night this week as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women.
The project involves local photographer Amy Findlay illustrating how everyone in the world is separated from everyone else by six links, using women's messages attached to a series of non-identifiable photographs.
"We decided to apply (the six degrees theory) to domestic violence given we know how prevalent it is in society," Ms Flakeler said.
"The idea was to use hands as visual representation to convey messages.
"We got a focus group of women to be involved in the project."
WWHC is leading a social media campaign that encourages the public to take a photo with a template available online stating why they support the campaign.
The 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women is also linked to White Ribbon Day today, which is a male-led campaign aiming to prevent violence against women.
In its 11th year, the campaign addresses the shocking statistic that in Australia on average one woman a week is killed by a current or former partner.
"Men are the backbone of the White Ribbon campaign," White Ribbon chief executive Libby Davies said.
"Men get involved because they are deeply concerned about the rates of violence against women and want to drive social change."
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