Eliminating Violence Against Women - Responses in Australia and Argentina
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, this webinar will discuss some of the most innovative institutional responses…
CROSSROADS: Intersectionality in Feminist Research, Policy and Practice
The concept of intersectionality describes the serious limitations of one-dimensional accounts of discrimination, inequality and disadvantage. As feminist movements take on new energies in 2021, we revisit how well the concept serves us in building more self-critical and…
Women, Peace and Security 2021 Webinar Series
The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) webinars are focused at examining the implementation of the WPS agenda at the local, national and global contexts. It has been more than 20 years since the adoption of UN Security Resolution 1325 (in 2000) yet the progress towards the goal of peace…
Raising Them - book launch
Professor Mary Lou Rasmussen in conversation with Dr Kyl Myers on Kyl's book RAISING THEM: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting. Growing up Mormon, Kyl knew that she and the other girls in her community were expected to be good wives and mothers—placed on a certain path in life…
Breastfeeding: where healthy and sustainable food systems begin
This Dialogue explored how and why breastfeeding – as the desirable norm for feeding human infants and children – is where healthy and sustainable food systems really begin and the challenges that must be addressed for this to be the universal social norm.International experts in human rights…
A statement of values? Australia’s falling foreign aid budget
On the new episode of Policy Forum Pod, experts Stephen Howes and Sally Moyle join Sharon Bessell to take a closer look at foreign aid in the recent federal budget and whether Australia is doing its part to assist communities in need beyond its borders. In Australia, there has been a…
Generation Equality Forum Australia
On 28 May the GI partnered with UN Women Australia and the governments leading the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) to engage in a public dialogue. A recording of the event is now available below. Hear from representatives from the Mexican and French Governments, sharing their insights…
Gender Issues in the Public Sector in Argentina and Australia
This online discussion examined the current state of affairs and measures being taken in Argentina and Australia to address gender issues in the public sector, such as systemic inequality, exclusion and violence. Featuring presentations by expert speakers from the Argentine Ministry of…
Ending gender-based violence and harassment at work
On this episode of Policy Forum Pod ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re joined by philosopher Fiona Jenkins and lawyer and labour rights advocate Lisa Heap to discuss how to end gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace. Despite Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act,…
Australian women respond to Parliament House rape revelations
In February 2021, reports that a rape had occurred within Australia's Parliament House was like a shot through the heart for many Australians. It is likely to mark a significant moment in Australia's political and cultural history. What implications do these events have for women's sense of being…