Women and girls make up just over half (50.2 per cent) of the Australian population.
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Passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment? UN Women National Committee Australia is calling for nominations for three members of the Board of Directors, to commence a three year term in November 2017. More information on this exciting opportunity is available here. Applications close 24 September.
In this series we have a chat with activists, advocates and stirrers making a difference for women and girls. Have you ever looked at an iconic or viral image shared in feminist circles and wondered about its origins? Today we’re looking at the story behind the now infamous “Warning: Reflections in the Mirror May be […]
In a controversial move, the National Gender Pay Equity Taskforce has put forward a new proposal to reduce men’s pay in their “Shortcut to Equality” plan. Taskforce Director Sally Bayne said, “We recognise that solutions to the gender pay gap have traditionally centred on increasing the amount women are paid, however, we note this focus […]
The National Women’s Alliances are organising two preparatory webinars for #CSW62. Webinar 1, 2:30pm 26 September 2017: includes an introduction to human rights structures, including CSW, CEDAW and the Beijing Platform. Webinar 2, 7:30pm 3 October 2017: includes a guide to CSW and a guide to Agreed Language and previously agreed language. Each session will run […]
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Join NCOSS, along with key thinkers and stakeholders from government, academia, business and civil society to talk solutions and action for women and girl’s economic empowerment domestically and internationally.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Sydney
Women’s Centre for Health Matters would like to hear from women who have concerns about housing in the ACT. Responses will be included in the WCHM submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal’s Inquiry into Housing in October, and work on the socio-economic determinants of health. Please see the […]
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Pearce
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