Case 48: Improving Victoria’s plan to prevent violence against women 2010-2020

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The Charter prompts authorities to view programs and policies from a human rights perspective. The Victorian Government’s plan to address violence against women took a human rights approach to challenge the underlying causes of violence. It included measures to promote gender equality across work, school and social environments. Drawing on the human rights principles of participation and empowerment, it also included activities and programs to build knowledge and confidence in women.

Source: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, Submission to the Four Year Review of the Charter, Appendix I, 2011