Current campaigns
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Amnesty International Stop Violence Against Women Violence against women is the greatest human rights scandal of our times. From birth to death, in times of peace as well as war, women face discrimination and violence at the hands of the state, the community and the family. |
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CAMPAIGN FOR WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS The Campaign for Women's Reproductive Rights (CWRR) in Melbourne has launched a national petition campaign for reproductive rights. The petition addresses the multiple attacks by anti-choice forces on women's rights to abortion, paid maternity leave and childcare. The campaign will conclude on International Women's Day (March 8) when it will be presented to the federal House of Representatives. CWRR would appreciate your participation by promoting the petition campaign in your networks, gathering signatures and mailing them to the address on the petition by March 1. Go to link to see petition. |
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Digital Divide A current discussion on issues of the digital divide. |
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Helping a friend who has been raped The Women Educating Against Violence Information Network have launched a campaign against rape. |
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY COLLECTIVE ORGANISING MEETINGS Every Monday evening in February 6:30pm the International Women's Day Collective meet to organise a march and rally. Location: 2nd floor, TLC Building, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Cost: Free Contact: Coral Wynter Phone: 3358 5032 or 0423 153 769 Alternate: c.wynter@mailbox.uq.edu.au |
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National Abuse Free Contact Campaign Participation in the National Abuse Free Contact Campaign discussion list, is by invitation only and is intended for those willing to actively advocate and lobby for women and children's safety following separation with the aim of creating changes in the way the Family Court deals with domestic violence and child abuse The list facilitator is Marie Hume - National Abuse Free Contact Campaign - Email: owner-elsa@lists.nwjc.org.au |
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Reclaim the Night A Women's Annual Global March to Protest Men's Sexual Violence. The philosophy of Reclaim The Night encourages grass roots participation in the organisation of events by as many women as possible. In this way it is able to draw together women from diverse backgrounds and experiences to work together in addressing issues of sexual violence against women and children. The Brisbane Reclaim the Night Collective will commence meeting from July 2005 to organise the 2005 RTN event. Email info@brissc.com.au to get involved. The Redlands Reclaim the Night Collective is organising a rally - contact MARG or LEESE on 3820 6140 |