Politicians must reflect on the policy decisions they have made that mean single mothers go without food or women are unable to leave a violent home, writes Senator Rachel…
Australian women sleeping rough are suffering significantly higher rates of serious medical conditions like cancer, diabetes and asthma compared to male rough sleepers,…
The sexist remark thrown at Senator Sarah Hanson-Young underscores the urgent need for more women in Australian parliament, writes Dr Avery Poole, assistant director…
Mental illness is a leading cause of disability for women in Australia, and social factors are putting women at a higher risk of experiencing anxiety and depression than…
Natasha Stott Despoja AM is the founding chair of Our Watch, the former Australian UN Ambassador for women and girls and a former leader of the Australian Democrats.As the…
The last generation saw a significant shift towards equality for women in the Australian workplace, but they remain underrepresented in senior roles, earn less and don’t…
The former president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, has labelled the federal government’s approach to the economic empowerment…
A recipient of this year’s Churchill Fellowships is looking to the world stage to increase giving to women and girls in Australia.Julie Reilly, CEO of Australian Women …
Culturally diverse women are not well utilised in the workplace and are locked out of leadership positions, according to new research from the University of Sydney.
The…
Olivia Myeza has recently taken up the post of CEO at Birth for HumanKIND, a not-for-profit organisation that supports women experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage…
Talish Ray is a Delhi-based lawyer who has developed a Tasmanian-designed online resource for women seeking legal assistance in India, with information on everything…
A federal budget funding increase of just $33 million next year to address violence against women and children will have devastating and dangerous consequences for those…