Carolyn Frohmader
Carolyn Frohmader has made a significant contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights for women and girls with disabilities.
About this winner
- Year: 2013
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Tony Fitzgerald memorial community individual award
About the 2013 nomination
Carolyn Frohmader has made a significant contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights for women and girls with disabilities. As executive director of Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), Carolyn is a strong voice for gender equality and an advocate for the prevention of violence against women and girls with disabilities. She has increased awareness of issues of injustice for women and girls with disabilities and worked tirelessly to counter discrimination on the basis of gender and disability.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.