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flag Australia faces rising domestic violence, with new strategies targeting perpetrators and urging men to break silence.

flag Australians are urged to confront rising domestic and family violence, with advocates stressing that men’s silence enables abuse and perpetuates harm. flag On Human Rights Day and the close of the 16 Days of Activism, UN Women Australia highlighted systemic issues, including a 53% rate of online harassment among women and national statistics showing one in four women and one in 14 men have experienced intimate partner violence since age 15. flag The NSW government launched a landmark strategy targeting perpetrators through behavior change programs, improved services, and stronger interagency collaboration, responding to over 100,000 domestic violence crimes and 39 related deaths in 2024. flag Experts call for a coordinated national response focused on preventing violence by changing harmful behaviors. flag Support services remain available via 1800 RESPECT, Lifeline, and the Men’s Referral Service.

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