Load moreanother interesting opinion piece from The Conversation
The exclusion of women in Myanmar politics helped fuel the military coup
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Despite having a woman leader, women are largely excluded from key positions of influence and leadership in Myanmar — a situation that helped the country's military succeed in its recent coup.A new report from the CPA on responses to gender based violence
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By bringing valuable insight into how effectively women are protected by legislation in their jurisdictions, the report highlights the shared challenges faced by Commonwealth legislatures in meeting i...We are so excited watching this amazing woman leader in our region, Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa's challenge to be Prime Minister of Samoa - the result is down to the wire!
www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210412-samoa-election-result-hailed-as-victory-for-womenSamoa election result hailed as victory for women - France 24
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Samoa election result hailed as victory for womenAll States and the Federal Government must act together as a matter of priority to address the very real issue of domestic abuse in all its forms. Tasmania also needs a distinct offence for non-fatal strangulation and a review of our nation leading laws regarding criminalization of coercive control - an insidious and dangerous form of abuse. I urge all parties during this election to respond directly to this matter and commit to action.
#familyviolence #DomesticViolence #women #auspol @theage www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/tougher-penalties-for-family-violence-among-new-recommendation... @TasLiberal @TasmanianLabor @LiberalAus @AustralianLaborTougher penalties for family violence among new recommendations
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A parliamentary report into violence against women has made 88 recommendations and says past policies have failed to produce sustained results.This is quite a shocking indictment on our Leadership in Australia - clearly this report will be essential reading and should guide urgent action of the newly created Taskforce of senior women MP's in the Australian Parliament. This data simply cannot be ignored and action is essential! #gender #equality #WomensEqualityDay #women #womenleaders womensagenda.com.au/latest/australia-has-fallen-way-behind-on-the-global-gender-gap-ranking/
Australia has fallen way behind on the Global Gender Gap ranking
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Australia has slipped backwards in the Global Gender Gap Index, with the World Economic Forum ranking Australia at number 50.
Load More...Thanks @MammaPia for an interesting presentation on attitudes to gender roles and political careers. #gettingeven
Exciting morning @cwpaus conf in Adelaide #gettingeven
Fantastic to have @GingerGorman today presenting at the CWP Australia Region Conference. #gettingeven
What an amazing experience speaking to @cwpaus delegates! I’m always saying ‘write to your MPs about fixing #cyberhate’ but these ARE our MPs 😍. Horrifying to hear firsthand about the #predatortrolling MPs are copping. This is an OH&S issue https://twitter.com/chelobyrne/status/1181739209876361216
Thank you for an inspiring presentation @angelapippos
With suffragists looking on in South Australian Parliament, it was an honour to speak about the rise of women in sport and the challenges that still exist. Thanks for having me @cwpaus #SASuffrage125 #gettingeven
Only 35 days to go until the Australia Region CWP Conference “125 years toward getting even” will be held at the South Australian Parliament in Adelaide
8-9 October 2019. Places are filling fast so we encourage you to register now! http://cwpconference.org #gettingeven
