Written by Sherele Moody
Australian women are rising up and saying ‘no more’ to violence after the killing of 14 women in Australia in 2025. Across the nation 14 rallies will be held – everywhere from Pilbara to Canberra – and they will name and honour the 103 women lost to violence in 2024-25.
South Australia is not exempt from the femicide epidemic. In the last 5 years alone we have lost 15 women, and the Australian Femicide Watch and The Red Heart Campaign currently have almost 120 South Australian women on their memorial.
Speakers at the rally include family and friends of women who have been murdered, and also those with lived experience of violence.
The national rallies will see families impacted by femicide join women from all walks of life to publicly pressure Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to commit to concrete measures to combat violence against women in Australia. These measures include significant changes to budgets, policies, and legal frameworks that prioritise the safety and protection of women.
“As I write, 14 women have been killed in 2025,” Sherele, founder of Australian Femicide Watch and The RED HEART Campaign, said.
“I predict the number of women lost to violence will climb this year and continue increasing as we see violent and misogynistic men platformed and normalised. We deserve to live life safe from violence, harassment and abuse – it’s time to change the story.”
“They will also serve as a critical push for change as we approach the 2025 federal election,” Sherele said.
“We will continue pressuring political candidates and parties to take a stand against femicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, and all forms of gender-based violence. The goal is to unite all Australians in the fight to end misogyny and ensure safety for every woman, everywhere.”
Among the rally’s speakers are Glyn Scott, Ashum Owen, and Carol Omer.
Glyn Scott survived years of violence and sexual abuse – first as a child and later in her first marriage. Her personal experience led to what became legal history in 2012 when a High Court decision ruled that there was no marital exemption to rape. This changed Commonwealth law nationally and set a precedent, paving the way for other women who had a similar experience to come forward.
In 2015, Glyn founded the Love, Hope & Gratitude Foundation. The organisation provides counselling, advocacy and educational programs to domestic violence survivors, and shelter for adults, children and pets.
Ashum Owen is a proud Kaurna, Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman, survivor of family and domestic violence, and inaugural CEO of Wakwakurna Kanyini, South Australia’s peak body for Aboriginal children and families. Ashum previously practiced as a lawyer in the Northern Territory, advocating for Aboriginal clients in child protection, family law and domestic and family violence.
Carol Omer, domestic violence, coercive control and trauma recovery educator, is a published author, artist, Cert. Life Coach and creator of The Art Of Change program. Carol has lived experience of domestic and family violence and works in the area of women’s healing, recovery and empowerment after violence and coercive control.
What: She Matters Stop Killing Women Rally
Where: Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide SA
When: 11am, Saturday, 15 March
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