Queenslanders are being urged to show support for victims and survivors of sexual violence by raising awareness of the problem.
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Sexual Violence Awareness Month starts on Monday and includes statewide activities to support victims and educate the community.
"We want all victims to know they are not alone and that we hear them and support them," Minister for Women Di Farmer said in a statement.
She said sexual violence could affect anyone, regardless of their age or gender, but women and girls were more likely to be attacked.
"One in five women in Australia, sadly, have been the victim of sexual violence since the age of 15," she said.
This year the theme is #RespectMeToo.
Queenslanders have been asked to spread the message to take a stand against sexual violence in all its forms, be it sexual harassment, image-based abuse or sexual assault and rape.
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Lifeline 13 11 14
Australian Associated Press
