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Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights

The Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights is an organisation of Muslim women working for the rights of Muslim women.

08/10/2026

“Ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election, the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights, intouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, Wellsprings for Women, and the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health urge all political parties to commit to urgent policy reforms that improve safety, wellbeing, economic security and equitable access to services for women and children from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

As part of the family violence prevention and response sector, our organisations support the Safe and Equal 2026 Victorian Election priorities and the sector’s collective call for sustained action to prevent and respond to family violence. In addition, we highlight specific recommendations from multicultural organisations to address the unique and intersecting barriers experienced by women and children from migrant and refugee backgrounds.”

We urge all political parties to publicly commit to our priorities ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election.

To read the full election proposal, along with Safe and Equal’s (Safe and Equal) 2026 Victorian Election priorities head to the link in our bio.

intouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence Wellsprings for Women Multicultural Centre for Women's Health

25/08/2026

AMWCHR is delighted to welcome Safiah Rind as the newest member of our Board.

A Badimaya Yamatji and Baloch multimedia artist, Safiah brings experience in community engagement, communications and storytelling. Her work centres First Nations and community voices, with a strong passion for documentary photography, film and community-led storytelling.

We are excited to have Safiah join the AMWCHR Board and look forward to the knowledge, experience and perspective she will bring to our organisation and our work.

19/08/2026

Our CEO, Nesreen Hussein Bottriell, had the incredible honour of being invited to Garma Festival at Gulkula on Gumatj Country as part of a delegation of multicultural women, with the support of the amazing team at Reconciliation Australia.

The delegation attended Garma with a clear intention: to listen, learn and reflect on what multicultural women and communities can do to strengthen understanding, share knowledge and support reconciliation across this nation.

Four days at Garma brought profound learnings about Yolngu knowledge, culture, spirituality and community, while also challenging deeply held assumptions about what meaningful reconciliation requires.

As Nesreen reflected:

“The beauty of the Yolngu people and culture reminded me that who we are as people, how we belong and the society around us, is shaped from the foundations of place, community and connection. It showed me that First Nations knowledge, spirituality and culture is the birthplace of community building.”

🔗 Nesreen shares more about these reflections, the lessons she took from Garma, and what they mean for building stronger, more connected communities. Read her full reflection via the link in our bio.

30/07/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to Nasser Mashni, President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, for his generous contribution to Stable Ground: Newly Arrived Palestinian Communities’ Experiences of Settlement and Service Access.

His foreword powerfully reflects the experiences of newly arrived Palestinian families and the importance of community-led, culturally safe settlement support. We are grateful for his longstanding advocacy and for helping introduce this important research.

To read the full report, including Nasser’s full foreword, click the link in our bio.

29/07/2026

Media Release: Muslim Women and Children Remain at Risk as Government Falls Short on Islamophobia

24/07/2026

This week, we launched our new research report, Stable Ground: Newly Arrived Palestinian Communities’ Experiences of Settlement and Service Access.

The launch was an opportunity to reflect on the report’s findings, hear directly from community members, and discuss the actions needed to better support Palestinians rebuilding their lives in Australia.

It was also a chance to bring together community members, service providers and advocates committed to creating a more responsive and equitable settlement system.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this important conversation.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Uncle Andrew Gardiner for delivering the Welcome to Country, Anasina Gray-Barberio for her opening remarks and ongoing support, and our community speaker, Somaya Alhendi Taste of Gaza, for sharing her powerful and deeply personal story.

To read the report in full, including our in-depth findings and recommendations, head to the link in our bio.

23/07/2026

We are proud to launch our new research report, Stable Ground: Newly Arrived Palestinian Communities’ Experiences of Settlement and Service Access.

Drawing on the voices of newly arrived Palestinians and the practitioners who support them, this report explores the settlement experiences of Palestinian communities in Victoria. It highlights key challenges, including visa insecurity, housing, employment, financial security, mental health, and access to culturally safe services, and offers recommendations for governments and service providers to strengthen settlement outcomes.

This research would not have been possible without the generosity and courage of the lived experience participants, community members, and practitioners who shared their stories, expertise, and insights. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed, and we hope their experiences help drive meaningful change for Palestinian communities.

🔗 Read the full report, including our findings and recommendations, via the link in our bio.

09/06/2026

Housing affordability has impacted many families across Australia. For newly arrived Muslim women and their children, this challenge is often greater, leaving many living in unsafe and unstable conditions, or facing homelessness.

Limited rental history, complex circumstances, language barriers, discrimination and complicated application processes can make it incredibly difficult to secure a safe and suitable home.

AWMCHR recently supported a mother and her child, who has significant medical needs, after they had been living in housing that was not suitable for their circumstances. With limited English and no rental history in Australia, finding a suitable home felt impossible.

Through dedicated advocacy, practical support, and guidance throughout the rental process, we worked alongside the family to secure housing that met their needs. The result was more than housing, it was stability, reduced stress, and a safer, more supportive environment.

But many Muslim women and children are still waiting for that opportunity.

When housing is unsafe, overcrowded, or unsuitable, the impacts reach every part of life: children’s learning, family wellbeing, financial security, safety and
community connection.

Every woman and child deserves access to safe, stable, and suitable housing. As housing pressures continue to rise, we must ensure newly arrived families are not left behind.

Donate today via the link in our bio to help Muslim women and children access housing support, emergency relief, food vouchers, household essentials, and practical assistance when they need it most.

📍100% of your donations go directly to the families we support.

👉$2,000 can help a mother and her children pay a rental bond and secure stable housing.
👉$500 can provide food vouchers for women and children facing financial hardship.

Together, we can help Muslim women and children access the support they need to achieve long-term stability and independence.

14/05/2026

Beyond the Headlines: Protecting the Rights and Futures of Children Returning from Syria.

There is an alarming media frenzy surrounding the return of Australian women and children from Syria. Sensationalist reporting and fear-mongering headlines are drowning out reason, distorting public perception, and putting children at risk of further harm. Amid this noise, it is critical that genuine efforts remain focussed on supporting the children’s recovery and wellbeing.

Rather than viewing the children primarily through the lens of public security or speculation about who they may become, the focus should be on the practical and compassionate measures needed to help them heal, rebuild their lives, and successfully integrate into Australian society through access to education, healthcare, community support, and social connection.

Our response cannot, and must not, be driven by political posturing or public outrage. It must be guided by our duty of care and our commitment to protecting children whose lives have been shaped by some of the most unstable and dangerous circumstances.

They must not bear the consequences of the adults around them. While the women will face the full legal consequences of their actions, their children require protection, stability, and care.

Leaving vulnerable children without support has lifelong consequences. Children who grow up without safety, stability, or hope face a far greater risk of ongoing harm and social exclusion. We cannot allow fear, assumptions, or political agendas to define their futures before they have had the chance to shape them for themselves.

The Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights calls on the Australian Government to adopt a humane and measured approach to the care and re-settlement of these children. They have already endured prolonged trauma and displacement, experiences that can have serious long-term effects on mental health and development. Australia has both the capacity and the responsibility to ensure these harms are not compounded by neglect or stigma.

Every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured, and given the opportunity to heal, thrive, and reach their full potential.

06/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Yasmin Hammoud as the newest member of our Board.

Yasmin has a long-standing connection to the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights as it is where she first began her career. Since then, Yasmin has held various roles, including as a specialist family violence case manager and sessional trainer.

Yasmin is a social worker with experience in the family violence and higher education sectors. She currently works as a Senior Advisor for Gender-Based Violence at the University of Melbourne.

Yasmin holds a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts and Laws, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

As a Board Member, she brings sector expertise and a strong commitment to advancing the rights, safety, and empowerment of Muslim women. We are excited to have Yasmin join us and contribute to the continued growth of our organisation.

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South Melbourne, VIC
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+61394813000

Website

http://www.amwchr.org.au/

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