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WWDA Submission to UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) WWDA recently made a submission to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women who are currently reviewing General Recommendation No. 19 (Violence against women) which was originally written in 1992. Under Article 21 of…
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In early 2016, Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Project Officer and WWDA Youth Network Manager, Cashelle Dunn, was selected as one of eighteen participants in the Women’s Human Rights Education Institute (WHRI) Intensive Program. During July 2016, Cashelle participated in a pre-intensive Online Learning Program for three weeks. From the 8th to 19th of August…
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Between January and August 2016 Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) conducted a six-month project to assess the adequacy and accessibility of 1800RESPECT – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service for people living in Australia. In consultation with over 100 women and girls with disability from around Australia, the 1800RESPECT: Improving Service…
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The United Nations Committee on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) have released a draft General Comment on Article 6 of the convention: Women with disabilities. General Comments provide a detailed interpretation of an article or issue relating to the convention. These formal documents provide guidance to States Parties, including…
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Written by Cheryl McDonnell 22 June 2016 (c) 2016 Cheryl McDonnell Download: Unfettered Ability [PDF] Unfettered Ability [DOC] Unfettered Ability [RTF] Being the parent of a woman with severe disabilities involves challenging and changing learning curves. In 2010, I resumed the care and responsibility of my daughter who was then 22 years old. She had…
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In This Edition: WWDA members participate in roundtable on violence against women with disability Cheryl McDonnell: The violence continues but is anyone listening? It’s time to update your membership details! Consultation begins on Victorian state disability plan Brain Injury Awareness Week – 15th to 21st August 2016 Australian Cross Disability Alliance submission to Arts and…
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Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) represents more than two-million disabled women and girls in Australia. We are run by and for women with disabilities. We operate as a transnational human rights and systemic advocacy organisation. wwda.org.au In This Edition: National Forum for Women and Girls with Disability New Sex Discrimination Commissioner: Gender Equality and Economic…
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WWDA News Tuesday 1st March 2016 In This Edition: Submission to CRPD Committee 14th Session on Rights of Persons with Disability to Live Independently and be Included in the Community WWDA Annual Report 2014/15 is now available ACDA Youth with Disability National Forum Report Now Available ACDA Attends Roundtable on the Cross-Examination of Victims of…
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In This Edition Australian Cross Disability Alliance Calls for Investment in Australians with Disability For Future Prosperity National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 Progress Report to COAG 2014 Entertainment: Falling in Love with Frida Paper: ANROWS Landscapes on Violence Against Women in Indigenous Communities Australian Government Launch Carer Gateway Call for Submissions: Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Services…
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In February 2016 the Australian Cross Disability Alliance (ACDA) made a submission to the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) Committee 14th Session ‘Day of General Discussion (DGD) on the right of persons with disabilities to live independently and be included in the community’. Written by Carolyn Frohmader with input from Alliance members, the submission focused…