Posts Tagged Migrants
Submission: From Victims to Changemakers
A Grass-roots focus for the National Plan of Action to Reduce Violence against Women and Children
In July 2008, Lilla made a submission to the new National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and Children. We argued that an effective National Plan of Action needs to be informed by Australia’s long history of strong and diverse social movements addressing men’s violence against women and children. Indigenous women’s groups, immigrant and refugee women’s groups, feminist groups, human-rights activists and advocates have all formulated creative and effective initiatives which have facilitated women’s transformation from isolation and victimhood to empowerment and rights, making significant and lasting changes in the lives of many women and their children and society at large.
Add comment July 1, 2008
Opportunity or Indenture: Human Trafficking in Australia
Human trafficking is a complex crime that transcends national boundaries and impacts on many different countries, including Australia. The purpose of trafficking is sexual or labour based exploitation where the victim is usually deceived about the type and conditions of work they are being recruited for. Australia’s effort to tackle this crime has come from both the government and the community, however combating this phenomenon is no easy task – especially since there is widespread disagreement as to the types of conduct that amount to trafficking. This issue must be considered in relation to Visa 457 and its facilitation of labour exploitation that in some circumstances can amount to human trafficking.
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Add comment June 20, 2007
