Our Mission and Goals
What the NSWC stands for
Our Mission Statement
To improve the social, economic, legal and political status of women, and to encourage and support self-empowerment by acting as a resource and a catalyst for change, from feminist perspectives.
We believe that women have the right to:
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Self determination in all aspects of our lives...
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Equal access to society's resources...
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Safety and security of our person...
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Fairness in the administration of justice and
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Freedom from all forms of discrimination...
Our Goals
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To provide women with access to resources (information, referral, advocacy); to assist them with life choices
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To actively address violence against women at all levels of the community
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To challenge sexism and all other forms of discrimination against women at all levels within the community
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To work towards the elimination of the feminization of poverty
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To operate from a feminist framework, as defined by the NSWC, is a person whose actions support and embody the values of growth, personal choice, wholeness, co-operation and equality of women