International Women's Day Celebration
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Comites Victoria & Tasmania, Italian Consulate of Melbourne and the Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne, invites you to a special evening commemorating International Women's Day 2026.Program
6:00 PM - Opening Remarks
6:15 PM - Film Screening
"Invisible Threads"
Short film directed by Fabio Schifilliti
"Invisible threads", connecting the story of the very young Graziella Recupero, killed in 1956, and that of Sara Campanella, 22 years old, stabbed in 2025. Both victims of femicide, separated by 69 years. The movie explores the profound impact of violence on young women, bringing attention to a critical issue that continues to affect communities worldwide.
7:00 PM - Panel Discussion
"Beyond Awareness: Strengthening System Responses to Violence Against Women"
Distinguished Panelists:
Claudia Fatone, Fabio Schifilliti and Assunta Morrone
Our esteemed speakers will explore:
How police, courts, healthcare systems, and social services respond to reports of violence against women — identifying where women fall through the cracks, and what better-coordinated responses look like.
Legal and Policy Frameworks, Evaluating existing legislation, restraining order enforcement, sentencing practices, and gaps in legal protection.
Q&A
Free admission
Booking essential due to limited seats
Panel discussion in English and Italian
Date
Tuesday 10 March 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Treasury Theatre
1Lower Plaza, 1 Macarthur St, Melbourne
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