Family violence: First Nations women 33 times more likely to be hospitalised than non-Indigenous women

Family violence: First Nations women 33 times more likely to be hospitalised than non-Indigenous women  The Guardian

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Family violence: First Nations women 33 times more likely to be hospitalised than non-Indigenous women

Family violence: First Nations women 33 times more likely to be hospitalised than non-Indigenous women

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Disproportionately Affected by Family and Domestic Violence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately affected by family and domestic violence.

In 2021-22, Indigenous women aged 15 and over were 33 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than non-Indigenous women. Indigenous men were 27 times more likely than non-Indigenous men.

Hospitalisation Rates and Indigenous Population

A drawn chart showing the hospitalisation rate per 100k people <h2>SDGs, Targets, and Indicators</h2> <h3>1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?</h3> <ul> <li>SDG 5: Gender Equality</li> <li>SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities</li> <li>SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions</li> </ul> <p>The article discusses the disproportionate impact of family and domestic violence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly women. This highlights the need for gender equality (SDG 5) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10) in society. The article also mentions the risk of Indigenous families having their children removed by the state if they seek help, indicating a need for strong institutions and justice systems that protect the rights of Indigenous people (SDG 16). <h3>2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?</h3> <ul> <li>Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres</li> <li>Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status</li> <li>Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere</li> </ul> <p>The article highlights the need to address violence against Indigenous women and girls, which aligns with Target 5.2 of SDG 5. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting social inclusion and reducing inequalities for Indigenous people, which relates to Target 10.2 of SDG 10. Additionally, the article discusses the higher rates of homicide victimization among Indigenous people, indicating the need to reduce violence and related death rates, aligning with Target 16.1 of SDG 16. <h3>3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?</h3> <ul> <li>Hospitalization rates due to family violence for Indigenous women and men compared to non-Indigenous women and men</li> <li>Percentage of Indigenous people in the population</li> <li>Homicide victimization rates for Indigenous men and women compared to non-Indigenous Australians of the same sex</li> </ul> <p>The article mentions specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators include hospitalization rates due to family violence for Indigenous women and men compared to non-Indigenous women and men, the percentage of Indigenous people in the population, and homicide victimization rates for Indigenous men and women compared to non-Indigenous Australians of the same sex. <h3>4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>SDGs</th> <th>Targets</th> <th>Indicators</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>SDG 5: Gender Equality</td> <td>Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres</td> <td>Hospitalization rates due to family violence for Indigenous women and men compared to non-Indigenous women and men</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities</td> <td>Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status</td> <td>Percentage of Indigenous people in the population</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions</td> <td>Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere</td> <td>Homicide victimization rates for Indigenous men and women compared to non-Indigenous Australians of the same sex</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Copyright: </strong>Dive into this article, curated with care by SDG Investors Inc. Our advanced AI technology searches through vast amounts of data to spotlight how we are all moving forward with the Sustainable Development Goals. While we own the rights to this content, we invite you to share it to help spread knowledge and spark action on the SDGs. <p><strong>Fuente: <a href=theguardian.com

 

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