Fighting for Gender Equity
SUPPORTING WOMEN TO THRIVE
The Canberra community has benefited from rich contributions of women throughout its history and the success of our city is dependent on all women being able to flourish.
The ACT Greens want to see a future where all women and non-binary people can contribute their skills and talents and are supported to reach their full potential.
We know that there are huge barriers for many women, and some women experience multiple intersecting disadvantages, including First Nations women; women with disability; women in the LGBTIQA+ community and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We know that we need to continue to work to ensure there is equal access to education, economic opportunities and that women are supported throughout the lifecycle.
Gender based violence has its roots in gender inequality, gender stereotyping and gender-based discrimination. We must continue to work to eliminate these, as well as taking seriously the national emergency that sees women systematically the victims of gender based violence, sexual assault and domestic and family violence.
The ACT Greens will continue to fight for the human rights of everyone in our community. We will vigorously, consistently and loudly campaign to ensure everyone is supported to reach their potential and contribute to our community.
THE ACT GREENS WILL:
- Introduce a gender budgeting statement on the ACT Budget
- Ensure women are supported, encouraged and promoted in Government roles
- Ensure health services are delivered in a way that acknowledges and responds to the unique needs of women and gender-diverse people
- Support women to thrive in predominantly male industries
- Develop a plan to eliminate gender based violence in the ACT
- Ensure adequate resourcing for evidence based education and behaviour change programs.