13-Year-Old Blogger’s Powerful Poem about Government & Disability
Rights · Violence and discriminationThem A powerful poem by the 13 year old disability blogger and activisit, Ruthie Hayward. They…
What is Disability?
Rights · School and Work · Violence and discriminationThe United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) started the…
Time to Rethink Media
Gender & Sexuality Issues · Rights · Violence and discriminationGirls need a variety of role models to look up to. Role models can often be…
International Youth Day 2015!!
Events & Opportunities · Rights · School and WorkLast year, the United Nations openly declared that in order for the world to…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2015
Events & Opportunities · Rights · Violence and discriminationToday, 9th of August, is the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 2015. The WWDA…
What are my rights?
Rights21 infographics to understand some of your rights under the “Disability Convention”. It is officially…
Talking to the Police
Rights · Violence and discriminationHave you been the victim of a crime? Being the victim means someone hurt you,…
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Disability Discrimination Act: Summary
Rights · School and Work · Violence and discriminationWhat is the Disability Discrimination Act? The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (D.D.A) gives protection for all people…
10 Facts on Violence Against Women & Girls with Disabilities
Rights · Violence and discriminationWomen and girls with disabilities make up approximately 20% of the population of Australian women,…