Submission on Human Rights and Technology
AWAVA has made a submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission in response to the public consultation on technology and human rights. Download our submission here
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10, 2018
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09, 2018
Submission on the development of the Fourth Action Plan
This submission draws on the survey conducted by AWAVA in May-June 2018, as well as AWAVA’s policy positions established in consultation with our members and networks including peak bodies and other diverse organisations from every State and Territory in Australia working in areas such as domestic and family violence, sexual assault, legal assistance, and education. [...]
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09, 2018
Submission to the consultation on the development of the National Plan on Elder Abuse
AWAVA has made a submission to the consultation on the development of the National Plan on Elder Abuse highlighting the need to ensure gender-sensitive conceptualisation and approaches when responding to elder abuse. Download our submission here
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09, 2018
AWAVA Fourth Action Plan Survey Report
The National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children 2010-2022 (the National Plan) is a major policy framework that has the potential to help achieve gender equality and end violence against women. The National Plan acts as the primary Australian policy on reducing sexual assault and domestic and family violence. Support for [...]
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08, 2018
Submission on the Practice of Dowry and the Incidence of Dowry Abuse in Australia
AWAVA has made a submission in response to the Senate Inquiry on the practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia. Download our submission here
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07, 2018
United Nations reviews Australia’s record on women’s rights
On 2-3 July 2018, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women reviewed Australia's record on women's rights. As well as a report by the Australian Government, the CEDAW Committee was informed by civil society organisations, including AWAVA through our Shadow Report on violence against women. Other Australian NGOs and [...]
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06, 2018
2018 CEDAW Shadow Report – Violence Against Women
AWAVA with contributions from National Family Violence Prevention Legal Services Forum, Harmony Alliance and Refugee Council of Australia has made a submission to the 70th session of the United Nations Conventions on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The shadow report looks at the issues of violence against women. Download [...]
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06, 2018
Investing to end violence against women
[Excerpt from AWAVA's Budget Analysis 2018-19] In terms of balancing revenue and spending measures, we believe that with an appropriate level of commitment there is scope to substantially increase funding under the National Plan. The Australian Government could recalibrate its funding to anti-terror and national security measures, in line with the huge disparity between [...]
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06, 2018
Addressing Financial Abuse Booklet
The Commonwealth Bank and Domestic Violence NSW have launched Addressing Financial Abuse, a booklet for domestic and family violence support workers to help affected people establish financial independence as a key step in leaving abusive relationships. The booklet provides guidance on the simple steps that can be taken to promote financial independence , such [...]
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06, 2018
AWAVA’s 2018-19 Federal Budget Analysis
We have completed our analysis of how the 2018-19 Federal Budget addresses violence against women. While there is some good news in the Budget, other areas need significant improvement. Download our full analysis: Have a look at our video summary here: