News & Views 12 per cent of female frontline workers sexually harassed during pandemic Female public sector workers in Victoria are 50 per cent more likely to say they have experienced sexual harassment than men.
News & Views ‘We changed the world’ UN passes historic resolution recognising survivors of sexual violence following survivor-led movement For the first time in history, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a standalone resolution recognising rape in peacetime, and condemning all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.
News & Views Over half of women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence, new Australian study finds New research shows sexual violence is prevalent in Australia and has significant impacts over a woman’s life.
Health Free online workshops to address rising street harassment in Australia Almost four in five women in Australia have experienced street harassment in public spaces, according to a new study.
News & Views ‘About bloody time’: WA to offer students free sanitary products Western Australia has become the latest state in the country to offer its students in public schools free sanitary products.
News & Views ‘Enormous grief’: Em Rusciano on being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s Comedian and media presenter Em Rusciano has opened up about her experience with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Women's Health News Partner emotional abuse has affected 2.2 million Australian women, new data reveals New ABS data reveals that 3.6 million Australians have experienced partner emotional abuse with women often more affected.
News & Views Drink spiking test strips to be distributed at bars in West Hollywood Residents of West Hollywood are being given free drink spiking kits by local nightclubs and bars in an attempt to tackle spiked drinks.
Women's Health News Healthy phone habits matter: Cybersecurity expert Tara Whitehead on finding balance Tara Whitehead finds balance in her lifestyle with sleep-ins, a love of sport and making time for herself to rejuvenate.
News & Views Queensland women self-harming due to barriers accessing safe abortion Queensland women are forced to procure abortion-inducing pills because of poor healthcare providers, leading many to self-harm.
Women's Health News Champion of the menstrual cycle, Lucy Peach on being in flow with your body Lucy Peach is a period preacher working to shift the period narrative in our culture from one of shame to one of pride.
Menstrual hygiene Scotland becomes first country to make access to free period products a legal right Scotland makes history with a new law requiring public settings to provide access to free period products for anyone who needs them.