Violence Against Aboriginal Women in Australia: Possibilities for Redress within The International Human Rights Framework

The article consists of an analysis of historical violence against Aboriginal peoples in Australia before narrowing the issue by looking specifically at Aboriginal women. The relationship between Aboriginal women and non-Aboriginal women is explored, highlighting the challenges of addressing Aboriginal women's issues within a white feminist movement. The utility and effectiveness of using non-Aboriginal women's gains and international law to advance Aboriginal women's rights is subsequently reviewed. The author concludes that local efforts must be combined with a global human rights framework in order to adequately protect the rights of Aboriginal women in Australia.