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16 12, 2013

Weekly Round-Up * 4-16 December

By |2020-06-17T11:27:48+10:00December 16th, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round-Up * 4-16 December

In this double edition of the Weekly Round-up, AWAVA brings you news from the sector and from AWAVA Headquarters. We are delighted to announce that Tara Ashford has joined the team as Administrative Assistant. A passionate and committed youth advocate, Tara comes to AWAVA from the social justice sector. Welcome Tara! The last two weeks [...]

9 12, 2013

Thank you, Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse

By |2013-12-09T10:40:54+11:00December 9th, 2013|AWAVA News, In Focus, Media Release, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Thank you, Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse

The Australian Women against Violence Alliance thanks the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse for services rendered to our Sector. The contribution of ADFVC to our Sector has been significant. For more than a decade, the ADFVC has contributed to the knowledge base on domestic and family violence and effective responses and best practice based [...]

3 12, 2013

Weekly Round-up * 3 December

By |2020-06-17T11:27:48+10:00December 3rd, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round-up * 3 December

The 16 days of Activism continue to be marked and celebrated across Australia and around the world. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is a global campaign to  raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on women's physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being.  As AWAVA believes, human rights cannot be universal without [...]

25 11, 2013

Weekly Round-up * 25 November

By |2020-06-17T11:27:48+10:00November 25th, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round-up * 25 November

(AWAVA members with the Hon. Prime Minister and Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash at the White Ribbon Breakfast, 19 November) Today, 25 November, is the International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. 25 November has been marked by women’s and anti-violence activists as a day focused on the elimination of violence since 1981. 25 November [...]

25 11, 2013

Media Release: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November 2013

By |2013-11-25T06:23:11+11:00November 25th, 2013|In Focus, Media Release, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Media Release: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November 2013

25 November has been marked by women’s and anti-violence activists as a day focused 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. [...]

25 11, 2013

Message from Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash

By |2020-06-17T11:27:48+10:00November 25th, 2013|Announcement, AWAVA News, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Message from Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash

"Violence and sexual assault against women is totally unacceptable. Sadly, statistics tell us that one in three Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15, and almost one in five have experienced sexual violence. The Coalition Government understands that in order to prevent violence against women and their children, attitudes around gender [...]

18 11, 2013

Weekly Round-up* 18 November

By |2020-06-17T11:27:48+10:00November 18th, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round-up* 18 November

Last week AWAVA amplified the concerns of its member organisations and joined Community Legal Centres and other community sector organisations to write to NSW Minister Pru Goward about potential issues with child protection changes in the State. Read the open letter to the Minister here, the letter signed by various community groups argues that the proposed reforms could disproportionately affect [...]

11 11, 2013

Weekly Round-up* 11 November

By |2020-06-17T11:27:48+10:00November 11th, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round-up* 11 November

As the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women approaches on 25 November, AWAVA reaffirms its commitment to preventing and eliminating all forms of violence against women and their children. By resolution 54/134 of 17 December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against [...]

3 11, 2013

Weekly Round-up* 19 October- 3 November

By |2020-06-17T11:27:50+10:00November 3rd, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round-up* 19 October- 3 November

In this double edition of the weekly round up, AWAVA brings you news of its activities around the country. On 22 October, AWAVA Chairperson and Program Manager met Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AM, Chairperson of the Foundation to Prevent Violence against women and their Children. It was a great opportunity to discuss the issue, potential [...]

21 10, 2013

Weekly Round Up* 18 October

By |2020-06-17T11:27:50+10:00October 21st, 2013|Uncategorized, Weekly Round-Up Archives|Comments Off on Weekly Round Up* 18 October

This week AWAVA met with Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women. It was an incomparable opportunity for AWAVA's Chairperson and Program Manager to meet the Minister and discuss our achievements, current work, and future directions. We are thrilled to report that the Minister shares our commitment to prevent and eliminate [...]

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