The Government has announced it is to support the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Report and project.
Attorney-General, Shannon Fentiman said the report represented a watershed moment in ensuring the voices of First Nations women and girls were heard.
“The Government recognises how important the views and goals of First Nations women are, which is why we have included a statement of support for the report and project in the new Queensland Women’s Strategy,” Ms Fentiman said.
Led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar, Wiyi Yani U Thangani marks the first time since 1986 that First Nations women and girls have been consulted as a collective about their rights, needs and aspirations.
As part of her consultation, Ms Oscar spoke to more than 2,000 women and girls from more than 50 locations around the country.
Ms Fentiman said the report highlighted that First Nations women and girls were the backbone of their communities.
“They are strong, resilient and succeed in all walks of life. However, too often these contributions and successes have not been given the recognition or value they deserve,” the Minister said.
“As part of the new Queensland Women’s Strategy we are determined to give First Nations women the recognition they deserve and the opportunity to have their say in all we do.”
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Craig Crawford, said this was an important step in ensuring the voices of all Queensland women were heard.
“We are committed to contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Wiyi Yani U Thangani through our own strategies and programs for Queensland’s First Nations women and girls,” Mr Crawford said.
The 21-page Queensland Women’s Strategy 2022-27 can be accessed at this PS News link.
