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06 Nov 2026 Campaigns
Despite the rain, the streets of Adelaide came alive on Friday 30 October as the community gathered for Reclaim the Night 2026, standing together to demand an end to gender-based violence and safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.
Held on Kaurna Yarta, Reclaim the Night brought together people from all walks of life to raise their voices, demand change and take collective action against gender-based violence.
The evening began outside Parliament House on North Terrace with a Welcome to Country by Taylor Tipu Power, a proud Kaurna and Narungga woman and member of Ngangki Warra, a Kaurna women-led cultural group that aims to magnify the existence of the matriarchy on Kaurna Yarta through language, dance and culture.
The Welcome to Country provided an important opportunity to recognise the ongoing connection of Kaurna people to Country and the leadership of First Nations women in the fight for justice.
The Reclaim the Night Collective also acknowledged the importance of truth-telling, Treaty and justice, and the need to address colonial violence as part of the broader movement to end gender-based violence.
The rally was followed by a march through Adelaide’s streets to Beehive Corner, where participants came together for music, performances and community connection.
Reclaim the Night is part of a global movement calling for an end to gender-based violence, victim-blaming and discrimination.
This year’s event reinforced a clear message: everyone deserves to feel safe in their homes, workplaces, communities and public spaces, regardless of their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, occupation or visa status.
The event was proudly anti-racist, pro-choice, trans-inclusive and sex worker-inclusive, recognising that the fight to end gender-based violence must include those who face multiple forms of discrimination.
Throughout the evening, participants raised their voices in chants calling for an end to violence and discrimination, reminding the community that safety, dignity and equality are rights for everyone.
The rally featured speakers from organisations working across gender justice, human rights and community advocacy.
Alex, a victim-survivor advocate and member of Embolden’s Lived Experience Advisory Network, shared messages from survivors and called for better funding for specialist services, stronger prevention measures and greater accountability from governments and institutions.
Chrissie from Trans Justice Adelaide highlighted the importance of protecting trans rights, ensuring access to healthcare and building a future where trans people can live safely, freely and without discrimination.
Brass from the Sex Industry Network (SIN) brought attention to sex workers’ rights, safety and the ongoing campaign for the decriminalisation of sex work in South Australia.
Sarah from the South Australian Abortion Action Coalition (SAAAC) highlighted the importance of access to abortion care and the connection between reproductive rights, bodily autonomy and the rights of trans people and sex workers.
Together, the speakers reinforced the importance of solidarity across movements and standing against discrimination and attempts to divide communities.
Reclaim the Night is an important reminder that gender-based violence does not stop when we come to work.
Sexual harassment, discrimination, unequal pay and unsafe working conditions are connected to broader gender inequality.
Reclaim the Night was co-emceed by Kate Obee from SA Unions and Thais Martins from the Working Women’s Centre. They spoke about campaigns for equal pay, better jobs and to protect workers from sexual harassment and discrimination.
During the rally, the Centre highlighted its ongoing advocacy to reform the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases.
Too often, NDAs have been used to silence survivors and protect organisations from accountability.
The Working Women’s Centre SA welcomed the South Australian Government’s commitment to reforming the use of NDAs and continues to call for stronger protections so that workers experiencing sexual harassment can seek justice without being silenced or putting their livelihoods at risk.
Following the rally, participants marched through Adelaide’s streets to Beehive Corner, carrying banners and placards and calling for justice, safety and inclusion for all.
Despite the rain, the march was filled with energy, creativity and a strong sense of community.
The evening also featured performances by Dancing Monsters and the Born on Monday Choir, bringing music, creativity and celebration to Reclaim the Night 2026.
Their performances added to the spirit of the event, showing how art and music can bring people together, create connections and strengthen collective action.
Reclaim the Night 2026 was organised by the Reclaim the Night Collective, bringing together workers, students, unionists, survivors and community organisations committed to building safer and more just communities.
And to everyone who joined us, marched through the rain, raised their voices and stood together in solidarity: thank you.
Thank you to Aliyah, Emily, Mitch, Ray and Tamara for capturing and sharing photos from the event.
Reclaim the Night is more than one evening of protest. It is a reminder of the power of collective action and the ongoing work needed to end gender-based violence.
Together, we will continue to stand for justice, safety and inclusion for all.
