IWD 2024: What’s happening
From feminist art to music, talks to walking tours, there’s something for everyone.
22nd February, 24 Read more
Booked Up for Summer
We asked well-read feminist Mel Fulton — host of Triple RRR's book show, Literati Glitterati — to share her hot tips for engrossing summer reads by women and gender diverse writers. From epic family sagas to witty and reflective personal essays, here's Mel's top recommended reads.
6th December, 23 Read more
Watch: Every Response Matters | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2023, VWT hosted a discussion between Dr Skye Charry (Associate, Insight Exchange; Associate Professor, School of Law; and Gender Equity Consultant), Luke Addinsall (Associate Insight Exchange; Social Worker and Counsellor), and Mary Crooks AO (Executive Director, Victorian Women’s Trust) on sexual harassment at work.
6th December, 23 Read more
Empowerment or Reinforced Stereotypes: Decoding Girlhood Today
From Taylor Swift's Eras tour to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster Barbie film, 2023 has sparked a new celebration of girlhood. Contrasted with social media trends like "Girl Dinner" and "Girlsplaining" it raises questions about empowerment versus the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes.
6th December, 23 Read more
Cracking the Cabinet Ceiling: Women’s Representation in state & territory Parliament
VWT volunteer Bianca Kendrick has dug deep into parliamentary data to reveal the state of gender representation in politics, right across the nation.
6th December, 23 Read more
Why Awarding the Sydney Peace Prize to Nazanin Boniadi is important
This year, the Sydney Peace Prize was awarded to Nazanin Boniadi, an Iranian-American actress and human rights activist. Iranian-Australian journalist and writer, Shokoofeh Azar, reflects on what this nomination means for women's rights and why we should all be paying attention.
16th November, 23 Read more
What you need to know about the referendum
Here are key facts & follow-ups to keep a positive conversation going.
6th October, 23 Read more
Women for Yes in your language
Thanks to donor support, we've translated our Open Letter, Women For Yes, into 11 community languages.
14th September, 23 Read more
Catch up on the Women for Yes panel discussion
Panel discussion captured at the ‘Women For Yes’ campaign launch (Sunday 13 August 2023, Athenaeum Theatre, Naarm). Featuring proud Wotjobaluk and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Belinda Duarte (CEO, Culture is Life); Maria Dimopolous AM (Chair, Safe + Equal); Ilona Lee AM (Project Director, Shabbat Table Talks); and Prof. Fiona Stanley AC (Epidemiologist, Child and Family Health Specialist), moderated by Alana Johnson AM (Co-Founder, Voices for Indi).
14th September, 23 Read more
Minister Burney at Women For Yes: “This referendum will be won conversation by conversation”
Listen to a truly inspiring speech from Minister Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians, delivered on Sunday 13 August at the launch of Women For Yes at the Athenaeum Theatre in Naarm.
23rd August, 23 Read more