YWCA Australia

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Welcome to YWCA Australia

The visionary women logoYWCA is a global network of women advancing social justice and creating opportunities and services for the development of women and their families.

The state of women’s human rights in Australia

Strengthen your understanding of the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women and get your issues into the NGO report to the UN on Australia's implementation of the Convention. Find out more…

YWCA Australia congratulates the government on introduction of paid parental leave

The Rudd Government have committed to the introduction of 18 weeks paid parental leave for families from 2011. YWCA has been active in the campaign for paid parental leave and welcomes the announcement. Find out more...

A Human Rights Act for Australia

YWCA has endorsed the WomenSpeak submission calling for a women-friendly Human Rights Act for Australia. Find out more...

Women and tax – what do you think?

YWCA has been part of a community campaign to ensure that women have their say on taxation. Have a look at our campaign video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acwh39y3BC8

Join

Interested in joining the YWCA? If you would like to become a member, please get in touch with your local association, information available here.