international women’s day

Abortion is common and safe, and the key to women’s autonomy. Why are our politicians and medical system still so silent about it?

As we approach International Women’s Day, let’s reflect on the importance of economic empowerment and inclusion for women and girls.

No need to ‘inspire’. No need to pose or align your International Women’s Day with a UK-based marketing firm. Just Count Her In.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on men to end Australia’s epidemic of violence against women.

Governor of the RBA Michele Bullock is set to feature in UN Women Australia’s national events celebrating International Women’s Day 2024.

I think my resentment with IWD started with cupcakes. Such a belittling gesture at a time when women needed real and powerful action.

It is men who must move from passive ally to active advocate, and actively dismantle the systems and biases that prevent gender equality.

We all know that the climate crisis is also a health and social crisis. But what the research behind TheClimateLoad report confirms is that the climate crisis is also gendered. Climate action is a feminist issue. 

This year, I’m turning the dial towards the fantastical and listing some of the things I’d like for women this IWD

This International Women’s Day will you show up for early childhood educators? In less than two minutes you can send a letter to your local member telling them that Early childhood educators need a pay rise! And they need it now.

Marking IWD, Labor released Australia’s first Status of Women Report Card to highlight where progress on gender equality has stalled. 

As I stand in our Parliament as part of a majority female federal government, I am grateful to the many Labor women who paved the way.