News & Views The problem isn’t how little women wear. It’s how much misogyny we tolerate. Women’s gym wear has become a target for misogyny, as women continue to face judgement and ridicule over their clothing choices.
News & Views Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to avoid Taliban wins Asian Games silver An Afghan cyclist who previously disguised herself as a man to train safely in her home country has won a silver medal at the Asian Games.
Soapbox As one of Iran’s first police officers, my mother taught me an essential truth about feminism Feminism means supporting every woman’s right to speak freely, make her own choices and hold different political beliefs without judgement.
News & Views The backlash against gender equality isn’t a mystery. It’s a predictable stage of social change Gender equality helps everyone, but better conversations can reduce backlash and build a fairer future for all people.
News & Views Jodie Harrison: Why we’ve provided a 50% uplift in funding for domestic and family violence programs in NSW budget New funding supports domestic violence services, helping victim-survivors leave violence safely and build safer lives for themselves.
Soapbox The push to define ‘Woman’ in the Sex Discrimination Act is a solution in search of a problem The Sex Discrimination Act has evolved with Australia to better reflect modern society, and women should not lose that hard-won progress.
Soapbox Hints at rolling back paid parental leave must be quashed Paid parental leave gives families security during a critical time, and women should not lose that support.
Women's Health News Family Planning Australia celebrates 100 years of women’s health and rights Family Planning Australia has celebrated its 100th year of operation, advancing the nation’s sexual health and reproductive education.
News & Views Government urged to protect Iran women’s football team The Albanese government is being called upon to protect the members of Iran’s women’s national football team during their stay in Australia.
Ed's Blog Every day MUST be International Women’s Day The world is facing its greatest ever challenges. One day of elevataing women isn’t eneough for this emergency.
News & Views ‘Gender-based violence is not a private issue’: YWCA’s call for women’s online and physical safety Collective action is needed to keep women and gender-diverse people safe from domestic violence and online abuse.
News & Views Senator Hanson’s burqa-mocking stunt was lateral violence How Senator Hanson’s burqa-mocking stunt shows lateral violence, undermining women’s safety, rights, dignity and freedom of expression.
