Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights

  1. About this service

    The Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights (AMWCHR) is an organisation of Muslim women working to advance the rights and status of Muslim women in Australia.

    AMWCHR works for the rights of Muslim women by:

    • Empowering women’s self-determination
    • Bringing a human rights approach to bear on issues of inequality and disadvantage
    • Working with individuals, the community, and government to advocate for equality within the Australian context
    • Aiming to inspire positive action by others and aspire to continuously enhance the quality, impact and effectiveness of our work.

    AMWCHR prioritise very practical work for women that improve their lives in tangible and measurable ways. We work with individuals, groups and service providers in the following areas:

    • Case work, referrals, secondary consultation and outreach
    • Advocacy
    • Community based program and service delivery
    • Capacity building
    • Leadership development
    • Policy development
    • Partnership projects

     

      • Service name

        Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights

      • Service address

        PO BOX 254 Clifton Hill VIC 3068
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      • Phone

        9481 3000

      • Urgency levels

        Some Help, Just Curious

      • Service area

        Statewide Service

      • Service hours

        Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

      • Age group

        Minimum age 12 years

      • Interpreters

        Available on request

      • Service type

        INDIVIDUAL

      • Service for

        Young women

      • Disability access

        Yes

    More information for service professionals

      • Specific exclusions

        For women only

      • Referral mode

        In person, via the phone or via email

  2. Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights