As part of the 16 Days campaign against gender-based violence, Wyndham’s residents are being encouraged to read about the issue and how to make a stand against it.
Wyndham’s libraries offer a diverse collection of resources sharing stories about violence against women to help break the silence about gender-based violence and address a global injustice.
While there are multiple reading lists for people of all ages, parents and guardians are encouraged to acquaint Wyndham’s younger residents with the important resources available.
Some books to start with for children to ensure they treat each other as equals are Counting on Dad, This is Family, My Body: What I Say Goes! and Big & Bold.
For teenagers and younger adults, titles such as Porn is Not Sex Ed, I am Malala, and Managing Your Relationships have been picked by librarians to help those navigate themes like identity, consent and respect.
However, learning is not limited to one’s age and therefore there are plenty of good reads for anyone seeking to better understand gender equality and respecting their fellow person.
The Bystander Effect, A Woman in Sardinia, Rough and How Decent Folk Behave are good choices to stimulate respectful discourse about respect in relationships.
Mayor Josh Gilligan said the council backs the global campaign against gendered violence and encourages all residents to take the time to browse the recommendations.
“What we read can help us challenge our attitudes and create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected and Wyndham City Libraries also have a diverse collection of resources for different ages,“ Cr Gilligan said.
To view all reading lists: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-reading-lists
