GENDER EQUITY VICTORIA

STRATEGIC PLAN2018-2021

A D V A N C E E Q U I T Y P R O M O T E H E A L T H P R E V E N T V I O L E N C E

S T R AT E G I C P R I O R I T I E S

Our 4-year strategic plan

Advance gender equity Providing leadership and expertise in the development and implementation

of policies and strategies relevant to gender equity, resulting in the

advancement of gender equity at structural, cultural and individual levels.

Promote women’s sexual and reproductive healthImproving women’s sexual and reproductive health at all levels of policy

and practice by ensuring that the sexual and reproductive rights, health and

wellbeing of all women are enshrined in legislation and are appropriately

resourced and implemented.

Prevent violence against womenProviding leadership, expertise, capacity building and structural support

for the prevention of violence against women, ensuring that the prevention

infrastructure is sustained and strengthened.

Build an influential and sustainable peak body Strengthening stakeholder investment and organisational structures and

capabilities resulting in an influential and sustainable peak body.

Our priorities are reviewed regularly to take account of emerging

evidence and needs across all regions of Victoria.

W H O W E A R E

The Victorian peak body for gender equity, women’s health and the prevention

of violence against women.

O U R V I S I O N

Equality, wellbeing and freedom from violence for every woman and girl

in every community of Victoria.

O U R P U R P O S E

To advocate, influence and collaborate to improve outcomes in gender equity,

women’s health and in the prevention of violence against women.

O U R R O L E

In line with our vision we will:

ensure women’s voices are integral to policy, legislation and services

deliver and support coordinated and evidence-informed women’s health

promotion activities

facilitate collaboration and partnerships.

W H O W E R E P R E S E N T

GEN VIC represents organisations across Victoria who advance gender equity

and hold values that align with feminist principles.

We welcome as members any organisations and individuals who support

GEN VIC’s vision for the equality, health and freedom from violence for

every woman and girl in Victoria.

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