March/April 2004 Volume 6, Issue 1
In the five years since the ILB last published a special Indigenous womens edition, much has changed. And much hasn't. Indigenous women are the most marginalised group in Australia. There are still significant impediments to accessing legal services. However, there have been some important developments, largely initiated by Indigenous women, reflecting their demands that their voices be heard.
A common thread within this edition is leadership and the way in which Indigenous women can and must draw on their strong roles as family and community leaders to advocate for the sort of change that will see real improvement in the lives of Indigenous women and their communities. The edition portrays several areas of law, reflecting the diverse needs and initiatives of Indigenous women in Australia.
Leadership and Advocacy - Support and Mentoring - Family Violence - Family Law - Discrimination - The Criminal Justice System - Customary Law
Upcoming Events and Recent Publications
Leadership and Advocacy
Indigenous Women and Leadership - A Personal Reflection
by Jackie Huggins AMOur Strong Women - Indigenous Women, Law and Leadership
by Denese Griffin and Jacqui HoustonIrati Wanti: Senior Aboriginal Women Fight a Nuclear Waste Dump
by Nina Brown and Sam Sowerwine
Support and Mentoring
The National Network of Indigenous Women's Legal Services Inc
by Denese Griffin
Family Violence
Indigenous Family Violence - Australia's Business
by Libby CarneyHand in Hand to a Safer Future: Indigenous Family Violence and Community Justice Groups
by Helena Wright
Family Law
Addressing the Needs of Indigenous Women in the Family Court
by Stephen Ralp
Discrimination
How Mainstream Law Makes Aboriginal Women Disappear
by Jennifer Nielsen
The Criminal Justice System
Reducing the Numbers of Aboriginal Women in Custody: The Karrka Kirnti Aboriginal Women's Cultural Program
by Pat Maurer
Customary Law
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara: Women's Council welcomes State and Territory Legislation that will protect Aboriginal Children from Abuse
by Jane LloydWomen's Rights and Culture: An Indigenous Woman's perspective on the Removal of Traditional Marriage as a Defence under Northern Territory Law
by Alison Anderson
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