After a short break, we’re back with the latest edition of the AWAVA Weekly Round-Up. This week, we have highlighted a variety of ways that supporters can actively participate in the prevention and elimination of men’s violence against women. From conferences and talks to surveys and social media, to simple discussions with friends and family, [...]
"The Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) – a joint initiative of UNSW Arts and Social Sciences and UNSW Law – will hold its inaugural Asia-Pacific conference on Gendered Violence and Violations at UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) in Sydney on 10-12 February 2015. Gendered violence is increasingly recognised as a major [...]
In AWAVA's Pre-Budget Submission 2015-2016, we outline policy recommendations for consideration by the Commonwealth Government in its 2015-16 budget. Over recent years, the Commonwealth Government has demonstrated leadership towards preventing male violence against women, improving community understanding and awareness of domestic and family violence and sexual assault, and putting legislation and services in place to protect and [...]
AWAVA welcomes the fantastic news that the Australian Cross Disability Alliance has been formed with funding from the Australian Government to represent the voices of Australians with disability from all walks of life. This is an exciting development and we look forward engaging with their work. The members of the Australian Cross Disability Alliance are: Children with Disability [...]
"Key issues in sexual assault practice: Reflections and discussions from research. (ANROWS event) 1.00-4.30pm Monday, 9th February 2015 Australian Technology Park. Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW ANROWS is now accepting submissions to attend a capacity building workshop with Professor Liz Kelly CBE. Professor Kelly is Co-Chair of the End Violence Against Women Coalition UK (EVAW) and Professor [...]
You are invited to a human rights engagement workshop and consultation on Australia's Universal Periodic Review in Perth! Date: Thursday 22 January 2015 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am – National Women’s Alliances update followed by morning tea 11: 30am – 1:30pm International Human Rights Engagement Workshop 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Lunch 2:00pm – 4:00pm – UPR [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the AWAVA Weekly Round-Up. This week, many of the links we have highlighted focus on the sharing of experiences. From Royal Commissions to social media, the ability of survivors to communicate their perspectives and experiences is crucial to properly understanding gender based violence. Further, listening to survivors, and working [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the AWAVA Weekly Round-Up and welcome to 2015! This week, we are looking back at the year that was, and looking forward at the challenges and opportunities of the year to come. 2014 saw women’s voices swelling around the word, be they quiet and eloquent or powerful and demanding, [...]