News & Views Draft government action plan to end gender-based violence at uni The federal government has released a draft action plan to address high rates of gender-based violence at Australian universities.
News & Views The Ripple Effect of Violence and Tackling Gender-Based Violence at Every Level Gender-based violence and its ripple effects: Time for a change. Stand up, speak out, and make a difference in every sphere of society.
Climate ‘The climate crisis is not gender neutral’: Women are missing from most national climate plans Reproductive health rights of women and girls are missing from national climate plans in two thirds of countries, according to the UNFPA.
News & Views Mexican president suggests criticism against his leadership is ‘gender-based violence’ The President of Mexico has suggested he faces “gender-based violence” ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
News & Views More than 5 women or girls were killed every hour by someone in their family last year More than 5 women or girls were killed every hour by intimate partners or family members in 2021, according to a new UN study.
News & Views The candidates supporting women’s safety this federal election More than 200 candidates for the federal election have committed to take some action on women’s safety if they are elected to parliament.
News & Views The way we talk about gender-based violence is exacerbating the crisis Not speaking plainly about consent and physical abuse only helps obfuscate the subject, a reality that damages many people’s lives.
News & Views State of emergency declared in Puerto Rico over violence against Women Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency over violence against women, after years of gender-based violence and murders.
Girls & COVID AS COVID-19 spreads in refugee camps, young women & girls are more vulnerable than ever Concerns about the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks in refugee camps cannot be overstated and the wider consequences for girls and young women are devastating.
News & Views COVID-19 puts girls at heightened risk of experiencing violence & missing school Girls living in a COVID-19 world are likely to experience devastating secondary impacts of the pandemic, a new report reveals.
News & Views Four ways we can help prevent gender-based violence What everyday actions can help prevent domestic and family violence? Claire Tatyzo from YWCA Australia explores four key areas.
News & Views Young women most vulnerable amid gender equality backlash New research confirms a dangerous reality for young women. The research shows shows that gender inequality is a key driver of violence against women.
