Julie Bishop has shared a powerful message for women following the Westfield Bondi massacre.
At a Witchery event raising money for ovarian cancer, the former politician posed with other guests, including Pip Edwards, in a post on Instagram Stories.
Pip had written a touching caption for the photo, which Julie then posted on her own social media.
It began: “In light of the devastating events in our community this week, it is important to recognize that women have the right to safe passage, good health and love.
“Today we work together as women to strengthen women’s rights. Women’s health comes first.
Julie Bishop has shared a powerful message for women following the Westfield Bondi massacre. Pip Edwards had written a touching caption for the photo, which Julie then reposted on her own social media. Pictured
‘The #whiteshirt campaign continues to raise awareness and funds for the depth and breadth of ovarian cancer research conducted by the @ocrf in partnership with @witcheryfashion.
“I’m proud to be an ambassador for such an important cause to bring about change, along with my dear friend and wingwoman Julie Bishop.”
It comes after police believe killer Joel Cauchi ‘targeted women’ when he fatally stabbed six people in a horror rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction, the NSW Police Commissioner said.
Cauchi, 40, killed five women and a man on Saturday around 3:20 p.m. after entering the mall with a 12-inch knife.
It began: “In light of the devastating events in our community this week, it is important to recognize that women have the right to safe passage, good health and love. Today we unite as women to strengthen women’s rights. Women’s health comes first
The former politician attended a Witchery event to raise money for ovarian cancer and posed with other guests, including Pip Edwards, in a post on Instagram Stories
The six people killed in Saturday’s rampage have been identified as mother Ashlee Good, 38, advertising heiress Dawn Singleton, 25, architect Jade Young, 47, artist Pikria Darchia, 55, and security guard Faraz Tahir, 30, and Chinese student Yixuan Cheng, 27.
A police source told the Daily Telegraph that investigators believe Cauchi “certainly targeted women.”
Cauchi was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager and his parents said he had stopped taking his medication, which had caused his psychosis.