Advocacy

“Girls are being held back by their periods”

Strikes. Celebrations. Protests. Strength. Friendship. And a hell of a lot of laughs. #IWD2017 we salute you #BeBoldForChange

They care for our most precious resource. And we pay them half the national average wage. #IWD2017 #BigStepsNOW

Aminata Conteh-Biger was held as a sex slave for four months. On International Women’s Day, we stand in awe of women worldwide who have endured unimaginable horrors.

Despite the success of the Women’s Marches across the globe, a frightening campaign to take back control of women’s bodies is sweeping the US and beyond.

A new report has uncovered worrying results

Because not everyone can strike

Finally!

The three NSW girls say they feel "gross" and "violated" by the website Aussie Sluts.

“She could throw a punch”

'I cry every time I think she has to leave'

Your weekend movie plans sorted.

'I would give anything to have my family back'

The nightmare is never-ending for Nikitah Beadman

The Smile singer tweeted that she’d “only ever been sexually assaulted by white males”

Social media is alight with fury at the sexist signs erected to promote a New Year’s Eve party.

Horrifying

She was 14 when she was raped and conceived a child. Now her rapist wants visitation rights.

It wasn't the greatest year for women, TBH.

In the post-truth world we only want to believe facts that verify our world views.

The devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami resulted in almost 16,000 deaths and more than 2,500 missing people

They are facing their third Christmas without him

And it will take 5 minutes

Lizzie Velasquez hit back at her online bullies in the most elegant way

Authorities at Bankstown-Lidcome hospital cleaned the prayer mats as soon as they were found.

Ohio wants to ban abortions before many women even know they're pregnant.

Now that a Great Male Artist is telling the story, the world has its pens out, ready to record his memories for the annals of film history.

The 13-year-old took his own life after relentless bullying

"Today I shared one of my deepest secrets with the world."

Singer attends Safe Schools rally for Tyrone Unsworth

Tyrone Unsworth’s family have already suffered so much

This new research has revealed alarming results.

This horrifying makeup video is not what it seems

'I've been raped... we can't stay silent any longer'

"There was a lot of shame attached to that, the label of 'victim'."

At six, he was taken from his family to become a child soldier. By 14, he had fled to here as a refugee. Today, Deng Thiak Adut is a lawyer and has just been named NSW Australian of the Year. He shares his story with Jackie Frank.

The former Labor leader has made serious allegations against the domestic violence campaigner

She reflects on the trial and the outcome.

One clinician reportedly asked his class, "Aren't women supposed to be smart nowadays? Isn't that why we're letting them in?"

She claims that only well-paid mothers can afford to work.

And she explains why #DonateYourDinner is such a worthy cause.

In the middle of the refugee crisis, an Israeli aid agency dismantles decades of cultural animosity by rescuing Syrian asylum seekers. One Australian woman bears witness to it all

She reports that several of her school friends have been sent overseas to be married underage.

‘I am committed to doing anything and everything possible’

Depressing

She was found in a plastic bag on the pavement.

The pair, who are cousins, are 12 and 11 years old.

The Oscar-winner was once offered $500,000 to appear in a movie opposite a man paid $10 million

People magazine reporter speaks out about Trump's sexual abuse

A landmark rape case in the UK has just been overturned on appeal, after the victim’s sexual history was presented as evidence to the court

40% of all sexual assaults are committed by people aged 19 years and under.

It was a story she'd revealed to just a few people. But last week Vicky Foxcroft told the House of Commons about her infant daughter's death

Now, she has become a passionate fashion freedom fighter

“I heard Anne scream, then I heard, for about 20 seconds, repeated hard thumping sounds”

This is the speech everyone needs to hear.

"I don't know a woman who hasn't had some form of sexual assault in their life."

And they have a message for him: the p***y grabs back

The findings were released for International Day Of The Girl.

That’s right, it’s not strictly 100% legal in Australia

The study reveals an 'epidemic' of rape and harassment on campus.

'As a coroner I see the terrible lives these women endure and their horrifying deaths'

‘Ladies, let's not let this happen anymore’

“A university should be a place of refuge that takes action against all forms of violence”

Girls as young as nine are being shipped overseas to marry strangers

"One simple question, 'Do you think I’m equal to you?'"

An Australian Muslim's burkini ban protest captured

Sorry, what?

His body was reportedly found by his younger sister

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Newborn twins were found unconscious after being in the care of a nanny found on Facebook

“In the month of July, the level of employment for women rose by 8,100 and is now at a record high of over 5.5 million."

The guide is set to encourage judges to look deeper than purely physical violence.

Game. Set. Match.

"Athletes come in vastly different shapes and sizes, as do regular women."

Push to eliminate sexist and old-fashioned language in NSW courts

'I feel like I failed him by ringing the police that day...'

In Iran, it is currently compulsory for women to wear the hijab.

Her medical transfer has been cancelled – for unknown reasons

It's an example to us all of how to counter hate with love

The Kelly family, whose son Thomas died in 2012, has suffered a devastating double blow with the death of younger brother Stuart

Warning: distressing content.

Tampons for everyone!

The social media app's filters are helping rape victims speak out about their ordeal, while disguising their identities

The Swedish actress revealed in a recent interview that she wants to “change the culture”

She penned a scathing op-ed piece in defense of Renee Zellweger

The Venezuelan economic crisis has called for action.

Because spare rooms shouldn’t go unused

On July 1 many indigenous Australians celebrate their birthday. Yet few know how old they are

Arya, Cersei and Ser Davos (AKA Maisie Williams, Lena Headey and Liam Cunningham) share their insights.

At least there is one great piece of news to come out of the election

He was allegedly assaulted by a fellow student earlier this year

"I hated this man more than my rapists"

The Hollywood star has joined Emma Watson and Nicole Kidman as the global representative of this organisation championing womens' rights

A male user abused a woman on the app after she asked a simple question.

The world unites against hatred following worst mass shooting in US history

A new documentary goes inside a child bride’s wedding in Bangladesh, where one third of young girls are married before they're 16

"I do not know your name - but your words are forever seared on my soul."

Australia’s main domestic violence and sexual assault helpline is facing a funding cut

The grieving parents want to set up 'Kyran's Rule' to ensure doctors take parents' concerns seriously