Politics

Svetlana Tikhanouskaya galvanised Belarus in way that has not been seen Alexander Lukashenko came into power in 1994, becoming a symbol of democracy.

Queensland has banned conversion therapy practices by healthcare practitioners that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Victims of domestic and family violence will now have easier access to NSW public hospitals for the treatment of their injuries.

A lack of female representation is obvious in the Coalition’s series of COVID-19-related response and recovery proposals – proposals that have either ignored or undermined women’s interests.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has been released on bail following her arrest for alleged breaches of the national security law imposed by Beijing.

Kamala Harris is the first woman of colour to be named as a vice presidential running mate; Joe Biden’s pick for the 2020 Presidental Election.

Senator Kamala Harris has been selected by Joe Biden to join his ticket running for the US presidency. She becomes the first Black woman to do so.

Jacinda Ardern launched her re-election campaign over the weekend, detailing her party’s plan for economic recovery from COVID-19.

Modest changes to Australia’s paid parental provision can help address the gender gap in unpaid and paid work between mothers and fathers

India’s largest city will now feature pedestrian traffic lights in the shape of a female figure in an attempt to challenge gender erasure.

Brad Hazzard referred to Jodi McKay as the “temporary opposition leader”, then launched into a personal attack, labelling her “stupid”, “a complete pork chop” and suggesting she should resign or be stood down.

New research from the U.K shows getting more women into politics can have far-reaching benefits for the whole of society.