Women 's Agenda

Welcome to the 2019 Women’s Agenda Mentee’s Manifesto. It’s where we feature tips and strategies to empower you to enhance your leadership capabilities.

When the Barbie doll was first presented to all the big toy buyers in New York they were unimpressed and refused to buy any. Ruth Handler was undeterred.

In a recent case between the principal of a law firm & a former employee, Judge Varga’s decision makes clear that sexual harassment won’t be tolerated.

As the Women’s FIFA World Cup begins, attention is being focused on the significant gender gap between the men’s and women’s competition.

The story of Isabel Flick, the tenacious woman and campaigner who fought segregation in Australia and is a recipient of an Order of Australia medal.

Ash Barty’s straight-sets win against American Madison Keys in the French Open quarter-finals means she is now just one game away from making the final.

Baker McKenzie has become the first law firm in Australia to announce gender-equal parental leave. 18 weeks paid leave will be available to all new parents.

The Australian Federal Police conducted two high-profile media raids this week on journalists who have exposed government secrets and their sources.

Women’s Agenda, in partnership with the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship will host an intimate after-work panel event on the 20th of June. 

Meeting The Queen for the first is time is never going to feel particularly natural. Especially with numerous cameras present.

Nike has released a powerful new advertisement with a budding young female player, Makena Cook, in the lead up to the Women’s World Cup in France,

Despite a rise in feminist-themed books for children, picture books remain highly gendered overall, writes Sarah Mokrzycki.