AWAVA's Federal Pre-Budget Submission_2013-14 emphasizes the need for an increased investment in, and focus on, primary prevention to address violence against women, continued focus on the National Plan and four project proposals to assist with the National Plan implementation . 1: National Media Framework in Support of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their [...]
The first month of 2013 is almost over, and it feels like only yesterday we were wishing each other Happy New Year! Lots of news from around the world and around the country this week, and a few new ways that you can get involved in making a difference Around Australia Shakira Hussein asks for [...]
Good to have you all back again for another weekly round-up! Quite a bit in the news this week, both nationally and internationally, as well as a new event or two for you to check out. Enjoy! Around the nation Safe at Home, Safe at Work project run by the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearance will [...]
Welcome to the first AWAVA round-up for 2013! It's set to be a busy year for AWAVA, and as always, we feel privileged to have our members and subscribers supporting us and our work every step of the way. Our thoughts are with subscribers and members who have been affected by bushfires in NSW and Tasmania. We know that some of [...]
AWAVA continues to lobby for the inclusion of the status of being a victim/survivor of domestic or family violence as an additional protected attribute and supports an express protection for victims of domestic violence covering all areas of public life. The consolidation of federal discrimination laws into a single act is an opportune time to include [...]
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. [...]