WRITINGS ON VIOLENCE
Examining the impact of violence on our community
‘HER DEATH WAS IN SLOW MOTION’
Her name is Mackenzie Anderson. She was murdered on March 25, 2022.
THEY MURDERED HER FOR EXPOSING THE TRUTH
Viktoriia (Vika) Roshchyna was tortured to death for exposing the truth.
HE DESTROYED HER LIFE – NOW HE’S ABOUT TO BE FREE
He stole her sight – now he’s on the verge of freedom. This is the incredible story of Tina Nash’s survival against the odds.
FLOWER LAYING CEREMONY FOR KILLED WOMEN
Esther Yann was nine when her darling grandmother was murdered. She’s spent 22 years waiting for justice.
‘EVERY DAY WE WAIT FOR HER MURDERER TO BE ARRESTED’
Esther Yann was nine when her darling grandmother was murdered. She’s spent 22 years waiting for justice.
I DOCUMENTED THE KILLING OF EIGHT WOMEN IN 10 DAYS
In less than 72 hours this week, four Australian women were lost to violence. These are the women erased by alleged male violence between March 14 and March 17, 2025.
‘DESPITE ALL THE ADVERSITY, SHE SHONE SO BRIGHT’
This photo was taken 24 years ago. It is one of the world’s most iconic images. The young woman in the photo held a prince to account.
SHE LOVED TO TRAVEL. SHE LOVED BOOKS. SHE LOVED LIFE.
One year ago yesterday, Nikkita Azzopardi told her family about her new partner. Today is her 36th birthday. She won’t be there to celebrate it – instead her family will spend the day by her grave.
SHE JUST WANTED TO SEE HER DAUGHTERS GROW UP
It’s Easter Sunday and three little girls are opening their chocolate eggs without their mum. Her name is Kristy Armstrong. Easter was her favorite time of the year.
SHE TOLD THEM SHE WAS BEING ABUSED – HERE’S WHAT THEY DID
About 18 months ago, a Jetstar staffer told her employer she was being abused. Here’s what they did.
YVETTE MADE AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE
CW: This post discusses the death of an Aboriginal woman. Yvette Hilder did the best she could to live.She was fierce yet fragile. Taylor Hilder remembers her mum as beautiful and gregarious - a woman hopeful for the future but worn down by abuse."My mum had six...
I ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT
“I always thought it was my fault - that I didn’t do or say the right thing.”She’s an activist, an actor, a fashion icon, a mother ... Jane Fonda is also a survivor of rape and child abuse.She’s an activist, an actor, a fashion icon, a mother ... Jane Fonda is also a...
CREDITS
RESEARCH & REPORTING:
Sherele Moody - Instagram: @sherelemoodyfemicidewatch; Twitter: @sherelemoody
Patreon - www.patreon.com/sherelemoody
ARTWORK:
Amani Haydar - www.bluethumb.com.au/amani-haydar
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT:
Digital Nomads HQ - www.digitalnomadshq.com.au
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT CREW:
Katherine Benson
CONTACT
If you wish to contact The RED HEART Movement about this project, please email journalist Sherele Moody at sherele@australianfemicidewatch.org