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Violence Against Women
Women’s Forum Australia is deeply concerned about the high rates of violence against women and children in Australia.
Women's Forum Australia is particularly concerne..
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Breaking Down (Syndrome) Discrimination Is A Feminist Issue
by Rachael Wong
There are several reasons why discrimination against children with Down syndrome via pre-natal screening and abortion is a feminist issue, and why women’s voices and lead ...
We Need To Address Questions Of Gender In Assisted Dying
by Rachael Wong
One of the principal motivations behind current efforts to legalise assisted suicide in Victoria and New South Wales (and most jurisdictions) is patient autonomy. However, rese ...
If We Really Care About Girls, We Must Start To Care About Gendercide
by Rachael Wong
Today, on the International Day of the Girl Child (http://www.un.org/en/events/girlchild/), there is something missing.
It’s 200 million girls (http://www.itsagirlmov ...
A Better Cause Than Marie Stopes
by Rachael Wong
Yesterday abortion provider Marie Stopes Australia announced (http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/marie-stopes-australia-searches-for-brave-philanthropists-to-pay-for-abortio ...
South Australia Must Introduce Nordic Model If It Wants To Reform State’s Sex Industry
by Rachael Wong
Early last month, Liberal MP Michelle Lensink’s radical bill to fully decriminalise prostitution in South Australia passed the Legislative Council.
This was an ...
"It's the considered and researched approach on women's issues that is so helpful"
by Kristan Dooley
There are many organisations out there doing great work in the community. Some receive grants from the government, some fund their activities through the sale of goods, others ...
"They understand the true value and dignity of women"
by Kristan Dooley
Women's Forum Australia has a broad network of supporters from diverse backgrounds and with varying skills and experiences. Women who have a passion for life and who work hard ...
"I value their 'authentically feminist' approach"
by Kristan Dooley
Women's Forum Australia is fortunate to work with many different people who believe in our vision of an Australian society that respects and promotes the dignity of women. Some ...
Together, We Did It!
by Kristan Dooley
Thanks to your support and encouragement in the past year we managed to help prevent the introduction of extreme abortion laws in NSW and Queensland and made a huge difference ...
Extreme Abortion Law Dangerous For Women
by Rachael Wong
Today the NSW Legislative Council is set to debate what is perhaps one of the most extreme and dangerous laws to face this state and its women.
In NSW, women currently have ...
