As an organisation with 120 years of advocacy history, we advocate for the rights of women, locally, nationally (through NCWA) and internationally (through International Council of Women and our Category 1 Status with the UN’s Economic and Social Council, ECOSOC). 

NCWSA believes that all women are entitled to human rights; where rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, sexuality or any other status, without discrimination. 

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HOW WE WORK

Our Standing Committees and Advisers work in these 5 areas. They investigate, advocate for and report on their specialised areas of concern.

 

STATUS OF WOMEN:

Human Rights, Legislation and Implementation of Conventions 

International Relations and Peace 

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WOMEN'S WELL-BEING:

Health, Nutrition and Well Being

Environment and Habitat

 

WOMEN'S SOCIAL ISSUES:

Ageing, Disability and Mental Health 

Child Youth and Family 

Migration and Aboriginal and First Nations Affairs

 

WOMEN'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:

Rural, Regional and Remote Women

Economics, Employment and Consumer Affairs 

 

WOMEN IN COMMUNICATION:

Media

Arts, Letters and Music

Education

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NCWSA also has a Social Justice Group and a Housing Sustainability Sub-Committee.

 

At National Council of Women SA, we believe that every voice matters. If you want to add your voice to our advocacy actions, get in touch and apply to become a member.