Women's rights and gender equality
Employers must report sexual harassment under proposed new Victorian rules
State government forms ministerial taskforce to develop strategies on sexual harassment in workplaces
Melissa Davey
08, Mar, 2021 @4:44 AM
Rage and despair: how the culture of parliament follows women after they leave
Unheard during their time in politics, many women remain silent to avoid jeopardising opportunities in their new lives
Amy Remeikis
07, Mar, 2021 @4:30 PM
Australian women more likely to lose jobs and do more unpaid work during Covid recession
Covid recession hit women hardest, but women also began the crisis on an uneven footing, the Grattan Institute reports
Katharine Murphy Political editor
07, Mar, 2021 @10:00 AM
Sex discrimination commissioner says Australia at 'turning point' on sexual harassment and assault
Kate Jenkins will consider whether ministers should have the power to hire and fire staff as part of a review prompted by Brittany Higgins’ allegation
Katharine Murphy Political editor
07, Mar, 2021 @3:34 AM
Two-thirds of Australians think government more interested in protecting itself than women – poll
Essential poll also finds just one in three believe political offices are a safe workplace for women
Daniel Hurst
01, Mar, 2021 @4:30 PM
Guilt and fury: how Covid brought mothers to breaking point
The pandemic shattered the fragile jigsaw of support that allowed women with children to work. Radical action is necessary to prevent rights backsliding
Natasha Walter
28, Feb, 2021 @10:00 AM
Malawi MPs debate bill to liberalise abortion laws as churches oppose
Law would widen strict rules in country where thousands suffer complications from unsafe terminations
Charles Pensulo in Lilongwe
25, Feb, 2021 @7:15 AM
Reporting on WTO's first female head 'sexist and racist', say African UN leaders
Coverage of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala criticised by group who say such attitudes ‘discourage women from taking on leadership positions’
Liz Ford
23, Feb, 2021 @7:15 AM
Scottish misogyny law must protect all women, says Helena Kennedy
QC discusses the task ahead as she begins her scrutiny into whether Scotland needs a separate offence of misogynist abuse
Libby Brooks
22, Feb, 2021 @7:48 AM
Nepal proposes 'ridiculous' ban on women travelling without permission
Activists warn new anti-trafficking law is evidence of ‘deep-rooted patriarchal mindset’ and would curtail equality
Arun Budhathoki in Kathmandu
17, Feb, 2021 @6:30 AM
Margaret Snyder obituary
Founding director of Unifem, the United Nations development fund for women
Liz Ford
11, Feb, 2021 @8:27 PM
Saudi Arabia: Loujain al-Hathloul release sparks calls for 'real justice'
Sisters of women’s rights activist step up pressure on Saudi leaders a day after her release from prison
Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent
11, Feb, 2021 @6:06 PM
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