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Australian Women's Health Network

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Do we need a national approach to #coercivecontrol? The NSW state government’s discussion paper defines coercive control in domestic and family violence contexts as “patterns of abusive behaviour designed to exercise domination and control over the other party in a relationship”. That can include physical, psychological, emotional or financial behaviours. “It is often a process that happens slowly over time and can be nuanced in nature, making it difficult to identify,” it says. “The cumulative effect over time robs victim-survivors of their autonomy and independence as an individual.” While some Australian states and territories recognise coercive control under civil law, Tasmania is the only Australian jurisdiction that has introduced specific criminal offences covering elements of it. #violenceagainstwomen @AWHealthNetwork ... See MoreSee Less

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Australian Women's Health Network

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NGOs have a history that dates to at least the late 18th century, they have always been at the forefront of social movements and changes. Back in 2014, the 27th of February became a historic day for the NGO community worldwide. This international calendar day, now known as “World NGO day,” was inaugurated for the first time internationally. Join us @AWHealthNetwork, become a member, help us advocate for better #womenshealth worldngoday.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

World NGO Day - February 27

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World NGO Day is an important annual marking point for NGOs to celebrate their achievements, as well as allowing small, grassroots

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Australian Women's Health Network

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#greatwomen Malala Yousafzai (1997 - ). “I tell my story not because it is unique, but because it is the story of many girls.” ... See MoreSee Less

Malala's story | Malala Fund

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Learn how Malala began her fight for girls — from an education activist in Pakistan to the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate — and how she continues her campaign through Malala Fund.

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