Multicultural Summit in Response to Sexual Violence

July 31 (MCCQ Newsdesk, by Adhis Cole).

It was a insightful experience to attend today’s Multicultural Summit in Response to Sexual Violence, which emphasized awareness, best practices, and collaboration among diverse communities.

The summit was held at the Tzu Chi Foundation of Brisbane and began with an Acknowledgement to Country by Aunty Peggy Tidyman, followed by speakers from the Freedom Hub discussing forced marriages and sexual slavery in Australia. Representatives from the Pacific Islands Council addressed labour mobility and sexual violence, while members of the Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group and Dr. Ana Borges spoke on the health and legal impacts on migrant and CALD women, as well as refugee protection.

The summit underscored the importance of inclusive dialogue, ensuring diverse voices are heard and respected, and it fostered actionable solutions for promoting solidarity against sexual violence across cultures.

The aim of this summit was to unite individuals and agencies in the collective journey towards a safer community in Queensland. Through insightful speakers, interactive sessions, and opportunities for meaningful engagement and collaboration foster learning and understanding of the problem.

This summit proved to facilitate a crucial step towards building a safer and more supportive community for all.