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Celebrate the defiance of women, but know it’s still unsafe to be one: Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway delivered a powerful speech at the UN Headquarters in New York, acknowledging the risks women face amidst gender violence.

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Louis Theroux’s new Netflix doco on the manosphere misses the story

Women’s health ‘beyond the bikini line’ overlooked in Australia, landmark study finds

‘In our hearts’: The race to protect courageous Iranian footballers

Gender equality leaders urge action as Australia prepares to host Women Deliver 2026

On the frontlines of climate action, women are leading the way

The UN’s gender architecture is under review. What happens next matters

‘Non-productive old cow’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s misogynism towards former PM Julia Gillard

“Bridesmaids” cast to appear during Oscars ceremony

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Women to watch: The leaders guiding climate action in Australia

Here’s a look at the powerful women who are stepping forward to reshape what climate action looks like in Australia.

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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.

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Survivors need agency, choice and voice in sexual violence justice. It’s time to act on reform

One year since the ALRC handed down a landmark sexual violence report, we must provide real choices to put survivors in control, writes Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody.

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The UN’s gender architecture is under review. What happens next matters

Proposed UN reforms raise concerns a merger of UN Women and UNFPA could weaken global gender equality protections.

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‘Non-productive old cow’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s misogynism towards former PM Julia Gillard

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has chosen David Farley as their candidate in the by-election for Sussan Ley’s 25-year seat in Farrer.

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Women to watch: The leaders guiding climate action in Australia

Here’s a look at the powerful women who are stepping forward to reshape what climate action looks like in Australia.

“Bridesmaids” cast to appear during Oscars ceremony

Government urged to protect Iran women’s football team

The health system won’t improve for women until it listens to them

40% of teenage boys believe women lie about domestic and sexual violence: new research

Every day MUST be International Women’s Day

With equality under fire, International Women’s Day cannot be business as usual

Australia wasn’t the first place where women could vote but it was the first to do this: What Canadian PM Mark Carney got right

Kristi Noem fired by Donald Trump as Homeland Security Secretary

Two per cent is not progress. It’s a capital warning

Every degree of global warming deepens gender inequality. Here’s what we can do about it.

“I can’t go on the big swings”: One playground moment with my 3yo revealed everything about the gender gap in sport

You know March 8, what about March 1? The question says everything about who feminism centres

‘Treating the floor like the ceiling’: Corporate Australia’s gender equity wins don’t add up

The ‘uberisation’ of part time roles is driving insecurity for women

When the PM called Grace Tame “difficult”, women in business heard a warning

Tanya Plibersek accuses reality show MAFS of platforming coercive control

Don’t “Give to Gain” and get duped again this International Women’s Day!

Thousands gather in Iran for mass funeral of girls killed in US-Israeli strike on school

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The ‘uberisation’ of part time roles is driving insecurity for women

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When the PM called Grace Tame “difficult”, women in business heard a warning

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Check the fine print: New campaign urges Australians to hold providers to account against financial abuse

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Celebrate the defiance of women, but know it’s still unsafe to be one: Anne Hathaway

Latest news

Louis Theroux’s new Netflix doco on the manosphere misses the story

Women’s health ‘beyond the bikini line’ overlooked in Australia, landmark study finds

‘In our hearts’: The race to protect courageous Iranian footballers

Gender equality leaders urge action as Australia prepares to host Women Deliver 2026

On the frontlines of climate action, women are leading the way

The UN’s gender architecture is under review. What happens next matters

‘Non-productive old cow’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s misogynism towards former PM Julia Gillard

“Bridesmaids” cast to appear during Oscars ceremony

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Women to watch: The leaders guiding climate action in Australia

Family Planning Australia celebrates 100 years of women’s health and rights

Survivors need agency, choice and voice in sexual violence justice. It’s time to act on reform

The UN’s gender architecture is under review. What happens next matters

‘Non-productive old cow’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s misogynism towards former PM Julia Gillard

Women to watch: The leaders guiding climate action in Australia

“Bridesmaids” cast to appear during Oscars ceremony

Government urged to protect Iran women’s football team

The health system won’t improve for women until it listens to them

40% of teenage boys believe women lie about domestic and sexual violence: new research

Every day MUST be International Women’s Day

With equality under fire, International Women’s Day cannot be business as usual

Australia wasn’t the first place where women could vote but it was the first to do this: What Canadian PM Mark Carney got right

Kristi Noem fired by Donald Trump as Homeland Security Secretary

Two per cent is not progress. It’s a capital warning

Every degree of global warming deepens gender inequality. Here’s what we can do about it.

“I can’t go on the big swings”: One playground moment with my 3yo revealed everything about the gender gap in sport

You know March 8, what about March 1? The question says everything about who feminism centres

‘Treating the floor like the ceiling’: Corporate Australia’s gender equity wins don’t add up

The ‘uberisation’ of part time roles is driving insecurity for women

When the PM called Grace Tame “difficult”, women in business heard a warning

Tanya Plibersek accuses reality show MAFS of platforming coercive control

Don’t “Give to Gain” and get duped again this International Women’s Day!

Thousands gather in Iran for mass funeral of girls killed in US-Israeli strike on school

The ‘uberisation’ of part time roles is driving insecurity for women

When the PM called Grace Tame “difficult”, women in business heard a warning

Check the fine print: New campaign urges Australians to hold providers to account against financial abuse

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Balancing dementia care with career

‘It’s given me options’: Why I’ve chosen to freeze my eggs

The grassroots movement reshaping how new mums find their ‘village’

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit

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