White Ribbon Day plan for 50-jetski parade around Sydney Harbour labelled tone-deaf stunt
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#65SXC)
Organisation says event will start powerful conversations about stopping violence against women, but critics unconvinced
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A White Ribbon Day plan for 50 jetskis to ride around Sydney Harbour has been called a tone-deaf stunt but the New South Wales government insists the event will spark important conversations".
The event on Friday would get people talking and could help end the stigma around violence and harassment, the state's women's safety minister, Natalie Ward, said.
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