50 organisations committed to gender equity and women across Victoria have made a joint statement calling for State and Federal Governments to recognise the gendered impacts of COVID-19.
We know women are disproportionately impacted during times of crisis due to financial and economic pressures including loss of income or employment, escalation in family violence, increased carer burden and working in front line services - which both puts them at greater risk of contracting the virus, as well as creating higher levels of stress. WHV is committed to continuing to promote gender equality and provide support through our services. Read more in the statement including a list of 10 things Government can do now to address the impacts of COVID-19 on women and gender diverse people.
Women's Health Victoria is a signatory to the Joint Statement.
Victorian gender equity and women's organisations (2020) Gender equity and women's organisations unite on COVID-19: Joint Statement. Media Release (Apr 2).
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Women’s Health Victoria acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land that our offices are situated on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. As a statewide organisation, we also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.
Our Commitment to Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Women’s Health Victoria’s focus is women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people. We address feminist health issues and are committed to supporting all people impacted by gender inequity who can benefit from our work. As a proud intersectional feminist organisation, Women’s Health Victoria is working towards meaningful inclusivity, guided by and supporting people who identify as women, trans, intersex and gender diverse.
