"Urgent changes are necessary within policing, judicial systems, and social services to foster environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access support and justice without fear of being further impacted through culturally unsafe practices or worse." The latest National Community Attitudes Survey (NCAS) findings are here. For Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander respondents these numbers tell a story of trust that's been deeply fractured. Thank you, National Indigenous Times, for bringing attention to this critical conversation. 💡 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ghMJ5epZ 📑Read the fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/gES5KrSQ 📚Download the NCAS report: https://lnkd.in/gSteq-TW
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Less than half of First Nations respondents to a recent national survey believe that violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is taken seriously by police or governments. ANROWS Chief Executive Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine says the survey results "signal the urgent need for systems-level reform to dismantle systemic racism and ensure culturally safe, trustworthy support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women". This includes providing adequate and sustainable funding to Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to provide culturally safe services, and supporting self-determination by transferring policy and program development to ACCOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services. Read more via National Indigenous Times here: https://bit.ly/3AyaGkR Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4fn4QBM
Urgent call for systemic change to address violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
nit.com.au
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Check out this article about our latest partnership with Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing in the Unsaid Says a Lot Campaign ✨
The Unsaid Says a Lot: Bridging Generations for Inclusivity - Centre For Multicultural Youth
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To end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, we all need to play a part. Research shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience disproportionate rates of violence, and that violence that is often more severe, compared with non-Indigenous women. This violence is perpetrated by men of all cultural backgrounds and evidence shows it is driven by Australia’s history of colonisation. By learning the ways colonisation still affects this country, and listening to the voices of Indigenous women, we can all work together to achieve a future free from violence for everyone. To learn more about the actions we need to take to prevent violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, take a look at our Changing the picture framework https://bit.ly/3WYD0FH #NRW24 #NowMoreThanEver [Alt: Navy text on a cream background with green accents: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children deserve safety and the opportunity to live free from violence.]
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Board Member | Champion for Sustainability | Empowering Women in Mining & Beyond | Passionate Advocate for Positive Change 🌍✨
Reflecting on the significance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day on May 5th. It's heartening to witness the continued display at the Discovery Lodge, underscoring the importance of this day and the urgency of addressing this crisis. MMIW has been rightly described as both a national crisis and a Canadian genocide, demanding our attention and action. The red dress, a symbol of remembrance and resilience, serves as a powerful reminder of the lives lost and the ongoing struggle for justice. The statistics are sobering: Indigenous women and girls are disproportionately affected by violence, with alarming rates of homicide and disappearance. These numbers underscore the systemic issues of poverty, racism, and colonialism that perpetuate this injustice. As we commemorate MMIW Day, let us renew our commitment to advocacy and support for Indigenous communities, working towards a future where every woman and girl can live free from fear and violence. #MMIW #MissingAndMurderedIndigenousWomen #IndigenousRights #JusticeForMMIW"
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Please read my article I wrote for Strike on this important topic! Link is attached https://lnkd.in/gs7k_Jfz
On May 5th, in an act of reconciliation, wear red to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited People. This day is about raising awareness and recognition of violence against Indigenous relatives and honouring those who didn’t have a voice, as well as bringing attention to the systemic issue that contributes to this ongoing crisis. Red Dress Day started as the REDress project established by Indigenous artist Jamie Black to focus on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives across Canada and the United States in 2010. You can show your support by listening to Indigenous voices in stories and documentaries, wearing red or a moose hide pin, or hanging a red dress in a window. Become an ally by: ◾ Continuing to educate yourself - https://lnkd.in/ggGnCzM9 ◾ Amplifying the voices of BIPOC ◾ Actively working to break down barriers ◾ Reading the National Inquiry’s Final Report - https://lnkd.in/eyhrnrp #MMIWG #MMIW #MMIW2S #MissingAndMurdered #CallsForJustice #MMNAWG #GoneButNotForgotten #RedDressDay
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We all have a role to play in preventing violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. To learn more about how we can all work to end this violence, go to Changing the picture https://bit.ly/3RGRKWe [Alt: Navy text on a cream background with green accents: How to we end violence against Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women? By listening to the voices of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women and girls.]
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🔵 Synergy’s Programme Officer, Nathalie K. Der Mesrobian, explains how we work to elevate women’s voices to lead in transitional justice. One way that Synergy ensures the inclusion of women in transitional justice processes is by training women lawyers in case building. Much of the narrative surrounding human rights violations focuses on the experiences of men, and men dominate the social spaces where justice and potential political solutions are discussed. Women’s experiences and voices have been marginalised and occasionally tokenised. There is a considerable need to amplify the voices and experiences of women to ensure that their leadership is recognised and that they are able to contribute to accountability processes and political solutions. Including women in transitional justice processes is not only the right thing to do, it is the only way to secure lasting peace. #justice #transitionaljustice #humanrights
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📢 New Article Alert! How do human rights defenders survive in a world where democracy is backsliding and authoritarianism is on the rise? Don't miss our latest article, "Human Rights Defenders in the Crossfire of Democratic Backsliding" by Odeh Friday, on The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs. 🔍 Inside the story: - How authoritarian regimes exploit legal frameworks to suppress dissent and stifle civic space. - The unique challenges faced by women and LGBTI human rights defenders in repressive environments. - Inspiring stories of resilience, from Ethiopia to Nicaragua, and how solidarity fuels hope for reform. This article explores the intersection of human rights, technology, and global advocacy, offering insights into protecting civic space in turbulent times. 🌍✊ 👉 Read now: https://lnkd.in/didHqkmb
Human Rights Defenders in the Crossfire of Democratic Backsliding — The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs
fletcherforum.org
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In the spirit of Trans Day of Remembrance and given the current political environment, it is important to understand not just the rising rate of anti-trans hate violence, but what causes it and can be done to combat it. I investigated this issue using nearly two decades of LA County public health data for the USC Center for Health Journalism and The Advocate earlier this year. Read the latest in our series here, and please do share: https://lnkd.in/gPQJKPui
With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes
advocate.com
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📣 It has been a week since we launched our new strategy, #PavingRoutesToJustice! 🛡 Starting today, we'll be sharing our strategic aims with you every week, highlighting the incredible work of our staff. ⚖ We kick off with our first aim Defend, as described by our Senior Associate Solicitor Lyndsay Monaghan from our Scottish Women's Rights Centre: "We aim to test and develop new ways of responding to unmet or emerging legal needs across #Scotland. This allows us to continue developing collaborations with an increasing range of community and grassroots partners, using the law to defend the rights of survivors of gender-based violence. "This approach enables us to work with marginalized groups facing particularly high barriers to justice." 🤔 Curious? Read our full strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eejqWk9j #PavingRoutesToJustice #AccessToJustice #Defend #HumanRights #Scotland #workinginpartnership #communities #legalsupport
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