Life Telling, and changing, the story of violence against women Violence against women is both a symptom and a cause of gender inequality – and equality is at the heart of the solution.
News & Views Countries led by women reported fewer COVID-19 deaths in 2020 than those led by men Countries with female leaders reported 40 per cent fewer COVID-19 deaths than countries governed by men, new research has found.
News & Views New mothers may soon be able to access new oral treatment for postpartum depression A new drug to treat postpartum depression which previously had to be injected has been developed. Now patients may take an oral capsule.
News & Views I had never heard of triple negative breast cancer until the day I was diagnosed Angel Akarana didn’t take much notice of the different types of breast cancers until she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
Menstrual hygiene Free period products for all state school students in Queensland Students attending any state school in Queensland will now have access to feminine sanitary products free of charge.
Life The ‘endometriosis masterclass’ that was planned with no female experts The European Endometriosis League has promoted an ‘Endometriosis Masterclass’ led by seven male international experts on endometriosis.
News & Views Should Australia introduce menstrual leave? Yes, but we need other period-friendly policies as well While Australians should have access to menstrual leave, they also need period-friendly policies to manage their symptoms.
Health rights and gender-based violence Affirmative consent has come into effect in NSW Today, new affirmative consent laws come into effect in New South Wales, strengthening legislation around sexual consent.
News & Views Playing games with your pelvic floor could be a useful exercise for urinary incontinence Social media is awash with ads for interactive games and devices to strengthen the pelvic floor. But do they work?
Entrepreneurs How refugee-powered ethical underwear business NISA is building a force for good Elisha Watson and her refugee-powered ethical underwear is building a force for good in Wellington, New Zealand.
News & Views Women undergoing IVF in NSW will soon be eligible for $2000 rebate The NSW government will soon offer women undergoing IVF a cash rebate of up to $2000 to help alleviate the costs of fertility treatment.
News & Views This charity is working to give women better access to period products in remote Indigenous communities The Wurrumiyanga Women’s Centre on Bathurst Island in the Northern Territory has received a delivery of about 1000 free period products.
