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CONSTITUTION OF WIRRINGA BAIYA ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S LEGAL CENTRE INCORPORATED - Objects

 

   
 
2. Objects

The objects of the Association shall be:

In relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children in NSW:

1. To provide legal advice, information and representation with special concern for victims of violence and sexual assault.

2. To provide advocacy and support services dealing with violence issues.

3. To provide community legal education to inform these women of their legal rights, in relation to violence and associated issues.

4. To initiate and promote research and evaluation of existing laws and legal processes and work towards law reform in areas of relevance.

5. To work towards the empowerment of these women within the legal system and consequently within society.

6. To support the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women.

 

Constitution 8 September 1998