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The women dubbed 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia from Syria, reigniting political debate

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 9h

Two women and four children who are Australian citizens have returned to Australia after managing to smuggle themselves out of Syria’s violence at al-Hol detention camp.
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Two women and four children who are Australian citizens have returned to Australia after managing to smuggle themselves out of Syria.

‘Not Her Husband’s Achievement’: Sky News slammed for gendered coverage of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 11h

Sky News has been called out for gendered coverage of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally.
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The media focused on the Archbishop’s personal life instead of her achievements, showing ongoing gender bias in reporting.

What I learned about healing after surviving the Rwandan genocide

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 1d

From surviving the Rwandan genocide to rebuilding her life in Australia, Frida uses her voice to inspire healing, compassion and unity.
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From surviving the Rwandan genocide to rebuilding her life in Australia, Frida uses her voice to inspire healing, compassion and unity.

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team to return to international football, fighting for freedom

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 1d

The FIFA-backed Afghan Women’s Refugee Team is about to fly out to Dubai for its first chance of international football for four years.
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The FIFA-backed Afghan Women’s Refugee Team is about to fly out to Dubai for its first chance of international football for four years.

Employers push to strip penalty rates from remote admin workers, amid concerns from unions

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 1d

Employers are arguing that administrative staff who work from home should forego entitlements like penalty rates, in a major test case that Australian Unions say will have a widespread economic impact.
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Employers are arguing that administrative staff who work from home should forego entitlements like penalty rates, in a major test case.

'Laser focus': Krissy Barrett declares leadership agenda as she becomes first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 1d

Krissy Barrett has just become the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and she’s wasting no time in issuing warnings to those who seek to stoke community fears.
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With a "laser focus", Commissioner Krissy Barrett has promised to take on those who seek to stoke fears within the community.

Beyond the empathy ceiling: Why feminist change needs strategy too

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

The empathy ceiling refers to the moment at which we feel deeply, but are left without meaningful ways to act, writes Dr Janani Shanthosh.
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The empathy ceiling refers to the moment at which we feel deeply, but are left without meaningful ways to act.

Why are kids still restricted by outdated school uniform rules?

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

Rigid gender stereotypes are still being embedded in the uniforms students, especially at private and religious schools.
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Rigid gender stereotypes are still being embedded in the uniforms students, especially at private and religious schools.

Ageism is impacting productivity. This is how we fix it.

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

Workforce participation among older Australians has more than doubled in the past 30 years. Yet assumptions about age have not kept pace.
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Workforce participation among older Australians has more than doubled in the past 30 years. Yet assumptions about age have not kept pace.

How genetic testing is empowering the path to parenthood

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

Through IVF and genetic testing, Tayla and her husband overcame inherited conditions and found hope, choice, and their daughter Helena.
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Through IVF and genetic testing, Tayla and her husband overcame inherited conditions and found hope, choice, and their daughter Helena.

Kamala Harris to speak in Australia at women's leadership summit next year

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

Kamala Harris will visit Australia next year, joining as the headline speaker for the Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit.
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Kamala Harris will visit Australia next year, joining as the headline speaker for the Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit.

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla, detain Greta Thunberg

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

Israeli forces have intercepted the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to Gaza, detaining dozens of activists including Greta Thunberg.
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Israeli forces have intercepted the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to Gaza, detaining Greta Thunberg.

Trailblazer for women in conservation: Dr Jane Goodall dies, aged 91

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 7d

Tributes from around the globe are flowing in for the renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, who has died, aged 91.
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Tributes from around the globe are flowing in for the renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, who has died, aged 91.

'A neurodiversity revelation': The CEO lesson I learned from my son’s DNA

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 8d

As I watched my son graduate, I thought about all the brilliant minds we are losing because our systems are built for neurotypical processing, writes Melissa Reader.
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As I watched my son graduate, I thought about all the brilliant minds we are losing because our systems are built for neurotypical processing.

Why I started a women-led newsroom under Taliban rule

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 8d

Zahra Nader built the women-led newsroom Zan Times from exile, uncovering some of the most disturbing stories inside Afghanistan today.
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Zahra Nader built the women-led newsroom Zan Times from exile, uncovering some of the most disturbing stories inside Afghanistan today.

Dance, connection and humanity: Meow Meow brings ‘The Red Shoes’ to life at Belvoir St Theatre

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 8d

World-renowned theatrical creator Meow Meow is back on stage with a dazzling fairy tale rendition of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes.
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World-renowned theatrical creator Meow Meow is back on stage with a dazzling fairy tale rendition of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes.

Pete Hegseth tells top US military officials to reject diversity efforts or ‘resign’

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 8d

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of America’s senior military officers to a meeting to declare an end to “woke” culture and diversity initiatives in the military.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of America’s senior military officers to a meeting to declare an end to “woke” culture.

Could a chat at the pharmacy counter be the antidote to loneliness?

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 8d

Jenny Kirschner is the founder of Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation (PALS), an initiative addressing loneliness.
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Jenny Kirschner is the founder of Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation (PALS), an initiative addressing loneliness.

Anthony Rotondo fined $343,500 for deepfakes of six prominent Australian women

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 9d

Anthony Rotondo (Antonio) has been fined $343,500 by the Federal Court for posting deepfake images of several high-profile Australian women.
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Anthony Rotondo (Antonio) has been fined $343,500 by the Federal Court for posting deepfake images of several high-profile Australian women.

Mary Fowler makes debut on runway at Paris Fashion Week

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 9d

Matildas star Mary Fowler has walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week, making her debut for L’Oréal Paris.
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Matildas star Mary Fowler has walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week, making her debut as an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.

Until we learn to value the work all mothers do, we’ll never be in a truly equal society

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 9d

True equality will only be possible when society values all mothers’ work, both paid and unpaid, as essential.
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True equality will only be possible when society values all mothers’ work, both paid and unpaid, as essential.

'Never retreat': Senator Katy Gallagher on fighting gender equality pushback

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 9d

The Minister for Women shared what she believes needs to happen in the face of global gender equality pushbacks.
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The Minister for Women shared what she believes needs to happen in the face of global gender equality pushbacks.

Janine Hendry on March 4 Justice, the movement that shook Australian politics

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 10d

Janine Hendry first came onto our radars in early 2021 when her single tweet ignited the March 4 Justice. Upwards of 210,000 people rallied across Australia.
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Janine Hendry first came onto our radars in early 2021 when her single tweet ignited the March 4 Justice. Upwards of 210,000 people rallied across Australia.

The first-of-its-kind program keeping women out of prison

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Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · 10d

The 'From Now' program offers a real alternative to prison. It is our responsibility as a community to disrupt this cycle and support those most in need, writes Nicole Yade.
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From Now offers a real alternative to prison. It is our responsibility as a community to disrupt this cycle and support those most in need.