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Australian money - The Australian Government must fulfil its commitment to fund a National Plan to combat violence against women

Promises on violence against women remain unfulfilled

Up to 57 percent of women in Australia experience violence in their lifetime. While the Federal Government made a pre-election commitment to fund a National Plan of Action, the draft plan now risks losing out on the funding it urgently requires this term.

Help us make sure that violence against women stays on the upcoming budget agenda



Human rights consultation comes to you

The National Human Rights Committee is holding community meetings around the country to find out how Australians feel about human rights protection today. Find out about your closest session and have your say.

Australia must lead the world on refugees

Our Refugee Campaign Coordinator Dr Graham Thom explains why Australia must show greater willingness to assist people displaced by the world's worst crisis situations.

Imported weapons fuelled Gaza conflict

Amnesty has released fresh evidence that weapons used by both the Israeli military and Hamas in the recent Gaza conflict were imported from abroad. The US and other countries must immediately halt military aid to Israel and Hamas.

Help Nepali women targeted by violence

A lack of security and police accountability in parts of Nepal has lead to increasing serious violence against women. Demand that the Nepali Prime Minister take meaningful action to combat this situation.

Chance to improve Australia’s reputation

In March an optional protocol to a major international human rights treaty will be open for signature. Our Government will have the choice to sign and improve Australia’s international human rights reputation, but will it make the right decision?

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