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Published:
2012
Sterilisation of women and girls with disabilities
Women With Disabilities Australia: Policy Paper: 'Assessing the situation of women with disabilities in Australia: A human rights approach' (July 2011) - This Paper uses a human rights framework to document the range of data, research and information needed in order to give a comprehensive assessment of the situation of women with disabilities in Australia. Women With Disabilities Australia: 'Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteurs regarding forced sterilisation in Australia' (June 2011) In late June 2011, WWDA submitted a formal communication to the United Nations regarding the ongoing practice of forced sterilisation in Australia.




