Unite Against Violence: No More Empty Shoes

Women deserve safety. Help us help them. Please join us, the NSW Vigil Collective, for the Unite Against Violence: No More Empty Shoes vigil to honour and remember victims of domestic and family violence in 2026.

The prevalence of DFV is a national crisis that needs addressing and one of the major contributors to homelessness across our state. This vigil will feature pairs of shoes, one for each woman that we have lost this year while also recognising the children and animals affected. Our goal is to raise awareness, create movement for fundamental change and to stand in solidarity with those left behind.

This event is part of UNITE! Activism, which aims to end violence against women and girls during the UN's "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." The NSW Vigil Collective is made up of 51 frontline services. Come support the services doing the work.

The vigil will be held at Martin Place from 8am to 1:30pm. Speakers and presentations will start at 12 noon.

Our main speaker, Tarang Chawla, is an award-winning speaker on inclusive leadership and social change. Supporting our campaign this year is a performance by the incredible Tim Minchin. See him live on a grand piano in the middle of the CBD.

A huge thank you to the City of Sydney who has enabled us to host this important event.

Come and stand with us. It takes us all to bring about change.

Please email info@lousplace.com.au for more information.