16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – Day 14 – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative running from 25 November through 10 December, annually.

The welfare of the son depends on the mother. It is because of the love of the mother that the son becomes great and eminent. So, the foremost duty of the son is to be grateful to his mother, respect her and serve her. The gift of life is immanent in every being. But who is responsible for this gift of life within? It is the mother alone! The mother, who bears you for nine months with many difficulties, is ready to sacrifice even her life for your welfare. You owe your existence to your mother.

Treat every woman as your Mother, as your sister, with full respect. Else, you spit on the gift of life you have been given.

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.