WHY GENDER EQUALITY?
The stats
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- On average, 1 woman a week is murdered by a current or former partner.
- 1 in 2 women has experienced sexual harassment in their lifetime.
- Australia’s gender pay gap is 21.7.2%. On average, women are paid $26,400 less than men a year.
- Domestic or family violence is the leading driver of homelessness for women.
The facts
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- Violence against women is preventable.
- Most Australians know gender inequality and violence against women are significant issues.
- Gender equality education helps build awareness, attitudes and behaviours that lead to a more respectful future.
- Breaking down unhelpful stereotypes and providing space for everyone to be themselves means everyone can thrive.
“Gender inequality is the core of the problem and it is the heart of the solution.”
Mary Barry, Chief Executive Officer – Our Watch (2017)
Research from Our Watch identified that sport has the capacity to influence, inform and shape attitudes about important issues, such as gender equality.
Why orange?
Orange is the international colour to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. Designated by the United Nations, it’s a bright and optimistic colour to represent a future free from violence. Carlton Respect uses the colour orange as inspiration to achieve Respect for a Brighter Future, highlighting what we hope to achieve through prevention and gender equality education.
90% of Australians agree that gender equality is important and 91% agree that violence against women is a problem.
How you can help
Carlton Football Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which IKON Park is located, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Club also acknowledges and pays its respects to their Elders past and present and the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we play our great game.