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Media Release: Royal Commission Welcome, But Must Include People with Disability

September 16, 2018

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Submission: Response to Australia’s Draft Sixth Periodic Report Under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

September 11, 2018

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UN Calls on Australia to End Forced Sterilisation

July 25, 2018

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Opinion: System Failure? Critical Reflections on the Australian National Family and Domestic Violence Summit 2017 – Ruby Grant

January 2, 2018

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International Day to End Violence Against Women 2017

November 25, 2017

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Journal Article: Violence Against Women with Disabilities: Is Australia Meeting its Human Rights Obligations

July 11, 2017

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Civil Society Statement: Call for Royal Commission into Violence and Abuse Against People with Disability

June 9, 2017

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Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women Releases Initial Findings from Country Visit to Australia

February 28, 2017

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Media Release: Action urgently needed to stop violence against women with disability

November 25, 2016

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International Day to End Violence Against Women 2016

November 25, 2016

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Making 1800RESPECT More Accessible for Women and Girls with Disability

September 21, 2016

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Cheryl McDonnell: The Violence Continues But Is Anyone Listening?

May 26, 2016

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WWDA Youth Network Position Statement 1: Violence

January 27, 2016

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WWDA Feature: Senate Inquiry into Disability Abuse

December 10, 2015

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WWDA Speaks to Radio Atticus about Calls for Royal Commission into Disability Abuse

December 9, 2015

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MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Cross Disability Alliance Applauds Senate’s call for Royal Commission into Violence Against People with Disability

November 26, 2015

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MEDIA RELEASE: White Flower Memorial: Remembering People with Disability Who Have Died as a Result of Violence, Abuse or Neglect

November 24, 2015

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The Guardian: UN Examines Australia’s Forced Sterilisation of Women with Disabilities

November 11, 2015

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WWDA Webinar – Understanding Violence Against Women with Disabilities

October 8, 2015

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WWDA URGES GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE WOMEN WITH DISABILITY IN DV FUNDING PACKAGE

October 1, 2015

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