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Project evaluator

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WHW is seeking to engage an evaluator to undertake evaluation of the Our Community, Our Rights project, which aims to build understanding, confidence and practical skills in human rights, advocacy and civic participation.

In 2013, the project is being delivered to a group of 12 Chin, Karen, Kachin and Karenni women through a series of workshops and subsequent support for participants to develop their own community projects on human rights issues relevant to their communities.

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Today’s entry? A sunny, clarion call for LGBTIQ safety and inclusiveness

This entry represents access to rights under the Victorian Charter under the broader themes of freedom, respect and equality. It demonstrates community leadership to provide safe and inclusive environments for our LGBTIQ people, who make up approximately 10% of the population in the west – many of whom, despite increasing legal and social recognition continue to face higher levels of violence, harassment and discrimination in Victoria.

“I am hopeful for the elimination of all forms of homo/bi/trans-phobic discrimination within our communities and for social inclusion for all women, regardless of sexuality or gender.”

Photo recently taken at the GOWEST Altona Yacht Club Sailing Day as part of the broader Midsumma Festival

What does equity and justice for women in the west of Melbourne mean to you?

We’re running a photo competition for international women’s day, read more about it here and send your photo to comms@whwest.org.au before 15 February 2013 for a chance to win an ipad.

Latest gorgeous entry in photo comp!

A volunteer ‘Community Friends’ program at Melbourne Citymission

These two women shared such beautiful stories together, and although one of them had a disability, both treated each other equally.

What does equity and justice for women in the west of Melbourne mean to you?

We’re running a photo competition for international women’s day, read more about it here and send your photo to comms@whwest.org.au before 15 February 2013 for a chance to win an ipad.

Call for equal pay, put another way

From the cradle to the grave…

From the time girls start earning pocket money to the time women retire they are paid less than men.

What does equity and justice for women in the west of Melbourne mean to you?

We’re running a photo competition for international women’s day, read more about it here and send your photo to comms@whwest.org.au before 15 February 2013 for a chance to win an ipad.