News & Views Gender inequality has not improved in a decade, new UN report reveals The UN research shows we are unlikely to meet the UN’s goal of gender parity by 2030 without increased investment into women’s rights.
Soapbox ‘It’s no easy feat’: Caregiving significantly impacts workplace inequality and career advancement for women A new report shows caregiving has a significant impact on workplace inequality and hurts career advancement for many women.
News & Views ‘We have the determination: First Nations women gather at national summit for gender justice Over 800 First Nations women from across Australia are taking part in the three-day Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) National Summit.
News & Views The budget will be handed down tomorrow night. Will we be happy or disappointed? At Women’s Agenda, we are paying close attention to the policies and announcements that will impact women in the budget on Tuesday.
News & Views Chanel Contos to lead Global Youth Advisory Committee Sexual consent campaigner Chanel Contos has been picked by former prime minister Julia Gillard to lead a youth committee for the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL).
Soapbox When they say ‘gender equality has gone too far’: Victorian Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector Dr Niki Vincent responds The key to reaching people who say “gender equality has gone too far”? Dr Niki Vincent says we need to understand why they think this way.
News & Views The six recommendations from the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce ahead of federal budget The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce has provided its latest advice to the government on women’s economic equality in Australia.
Politics New Zealand reaches gender parity in cabinet for the first time in history For the first time, New Zealand has reached an equal number of men and women in its cabinet, with Willow-Jean Prime’s promotion.
News & Views How men in power can and must step up for women It is men who must move from passive ally to active advocate, and actively dismantle the systems and biases that prevent gender equality.
News & Views Fathers are experiencing workplace discrimination for taking on caregiver responsibilities A new report reveals that working fathers trying to shoulder more care of their children feel discriminated against in the workplace.
Leadership Senator Malarndirri McCarthy becomes first Indigenous Australian woman to deliver National Statement to UN Commission Today in New York, Senator McCarthy became the first Indigenous Australian woman to deliver the National Statement to the UN Commission.
News & Views Making IWD actionable: Labor to report annually on Australia’s gender equality progress Marking IWD, Labor released Australia’s first Status of Women Report Card to highlight where progress on gender equality has stalled.
