Protecting Women's Lives: Lessons from Abroad

The City of Fremantle has teamed with Polar Star Yuj to bring together a presentation on the issue of gender-based violence. The session will start with a calming practice, followed by a presentation offering a unique perspective on the root causes of violence.

Polar Star Yuj is the culmination of 15 years of research, trials and observations in the field of Change Adaption. The practice combines 8 strategies into a unique movement that has been proven to better manage anxiety, depression, anger, pain and disease.

Mario and Jana recently returned from Asia to welcome the birth of their son, Adam, at Rockingham Hospital. Mapping out Adam's next 18 years prompted thoughts about the messages he will be exposed to both inside and outside the home, which will influence how he treats others. In addition to providing a social scientific perspective on conflict, the couple will share their observations on effective practices that have reduced mortality from gender-based violence in parts of Asia.

The event is in honour of ordinary Australians who lost their lives defending victims of gender-based violence.

Picture credit: Play's Kool Kindergarten