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Sylvia Jeffreys' powerful speech for Eurydice Dixon
Sylvia Jeffreys delivered a moving speech at the memorial site of Eurydice Dixon on Tuesday morning.
The Today show host stood at Princes Park in Carlton North and urged Australia to make a change.
“Once again this morning, I stand here 900 metres from Eurydice’s home, on the soccer pitch where her body was found last week as we, as a nation, search for answers,” Sylvia said.
“How did we let her down? How do we stop this from ever happening again? We can light more footpaths, we can mount more cameras, but there will always be shadows,” she said.
Sylvia outlined the importance of teaching “our sons and brothers” respect and above all, for gender equality.
“But attitudes won’t change overnight,” she added. “So for now, it’s on our leaders, our law makers, our law enforcers to hold perpetrators to account, to send a clear message that they will not get away with it, that there is zero tolerance for violence against women.”
The 32-year-old said it was important to “keep this dialogue going” and to “look out for one another”, while applying pressure to those elected to “end this crisis of gendered violence that is robbing mothers of their daughters, husbands of their wives, children of their mothers”.
“Last night, I learned a little bit more about Eurydice Dixon,” she added. “She volunteered at a community kitchen and she was about to become an aunty.
“She was on the verge of big beginnings, she was brave and she was smart. She was funny and just like every one of us, she thought ‘it won’t happen to me’.”
“Her name will always and forever be a symbol of justice and it is on us now to ensure that her life drives change to make our streets and to make our homes safer for every one of us.”
If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline 13 11 14, Mensline 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline 1800 551 800.
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