The One Million Stars to End Violence project was established by Maryann Talia Pau, a Samoan-Australian artist, in response to the rape and murder of an Irish woman in Melbourne. In Samoan culture, the star is a symbol of light, hope and solidarity. The project used star weaving to rebuild trust within One Million Stars in Ireland

In 2020, Siobhan McQuillan, working with Amber Women’s Refuge, brought the project to Kilkenny. Since then it has been extended to many counties, including Limerick. With the arrival of COVID 19, and a dramatic rise in domestic abuse, we saw the launch of the #StillHere public awareness campaign to highlight supports for those experiencing domestic abuse. Through Operation Faoiseamh, the Garda are reaching out to victims of domestic abuse with the aim of keeping those who may be at risk, safe within our communities.

Through working together to weave and display our stars, we will show solidarity towards women experiencing domestic violence and highlight the supports they can access through

ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services. For support contact the Gardaí on 999, 112 or

ADAPT 24 Hour Helpline: 1800 200 504

Condemning violence and showing solidarity towards those who experience it, particularly domestic violence.