Filipinos walk against family violence

Filipinos in Victoria take a stand against family violence.

Australia Filipino Community Services will take part in a walk against family violence and will honor the memory of Filipina Analyn Osias who was murdered in Bendigo. Credit: Australia Filipino Community Services

Key Points

• This Tuesday, 21 November and Friday, 24 November Filipinos in Victoria will hold a prayer walk for the children left behind by Analyn Osias who was murdered in Bendigo.
• Many are still hesistant to talk about family violence.
• Family violence can take in the form of physical, mental, emotional and financial abuse.

November 24 marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.