This is the last round-up for 2012 as it takes a short break over the Christmas and New Year period. The AWAVA team would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our subscribers for their ongoing support and feedback during the year, and wish everyone all the best for 2013! Around the country: [...]
The National Women's Alliances' Chairs and Program Managers' mini forum in Canberra last week was a good opportunity to share achievements, workplan activities and work together on collaborative projects across the Alliances, including preparing for CSW57 and planning Parallel Events. Preparing for CSW57? Click here to see the latest from the NGO Committee on the Status [...]
Wow! A HUGE round-up this week, which will no doubt keep you busy reading for a while! AWAVA have also been busy, participating in the ACT Government™s Office for Women™s inspiring Partners in Prevention Event on 26 November and the 5th National Roundtable for People Trafficking, hosted by the Attorney General, on 28 November. Partners in [...]
Sunday, 25 November is International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), which is supported by White Ribbon Day, and marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism. Remember to let us know what you have planned during the 16 Days of Activism by emailing [email protected]. Julie Oberin, Chair of AWAVA, highlights that IDEVAW ""...is a [...]
25 November has been marked by women’s and anti-violence activists as a day focussed on the elimination of violence since 1981. In 1999 the United Nations declared 25 November as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW). 25 November also starts 16 Days of Activism on ending violence against women and girls. [...]
A short (but sweet!) round-up this week to get your working week started. News around the country A Melbourne adult inpatient facility announces a new women's only section to provide women with a safe and secure environment while receiving treatment Still in Victoria, a new app has been launched that the Centre Against Sexual Assault believe [...]