"Miss Higgins has faced a level of personal attack that I have not seen in over 20 years of doing this work. She has done so with bravery, grace and dignity. It is my hope that this will now stop, and Miss Higgins will be allowed to heal."
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We asked young people, both men and women about their experiences with violence in their city and found that in most of the cases violence and harassment were witnessed on the street. The second most common place where violence and harassment were witnessed is at home.
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It's been said before, but the systems designed to serve justice for survivors are staggeringly not fit for purpose.
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BREAKING New medical evidence detailing the impact of a second trial on Brittany Higgins’ mental health is expected to result in the charge being dropped and the trial not proceeding news.com.au/national/nsw-a
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🇦🇺 Government supports 25 🇦🇺 NGOs working on 55 projects across 🇰🇭, like this project run by I visited in Siem Reap yesterday. By helping students to their own food, they are taught important life skills, incl that cooking is not just women’s work!
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We spoke to young men and women in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe about their experiences living in poverty in a big city. We found that in most cases of violence and harassment, females were more likely to be the survivors.
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“This is a decision that the Australian people will make. This referendum belongs to the Australian people, not politicians.”
Important words from who appeared on the 730 Report on yesterday evening.
Watch the full interview over on ABC iview.
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Getting here wasn’t easy. It confronted powerful resistance. It is a testament to the power of women’s collective action and the persistence of many who warrant induction into the Persisterhood Hall of Fame, including Me
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“I believe our parliament is well placed to become the safe, respectful and diverse workplace we need it to be,” said Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins. 👏👏👏
#16DaysOfActivism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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(2/2) Evidence-based media reporting on sexual harassment can change the attitudes and behaviours that drive violence against women. Read our 12 tips for journalists for better reporting on sexual harassment - launched today!
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(1/2) Sex Discrimination Commissioner addressing the today on gender equality in Australia including the role of media reporting on sexual harassment.
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After years of campaigning for a safe, inclusive Parliament, we are encouraged by progress this week, inc. the passing of the Respect at Work legislation, a draft code of conduct, & a commitment that both fed & state Parliaments will prevent sexual harassment.
#16DaysOfActivism
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It was an honour to speak at the National Press Club today, to launch the results of the fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, and to reflect on my term and all we have achieved.
#TimeForRespect
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This #16DOA, we want to introduce you to Waw Coumba and Maguy. As part of our Sisters Create Project, they’re using rap and song to fight for political change and express their views on important issues such as rape, domestic violence and menstruation.
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Wonderful news. Every person in Australia deserves access to a workplace free from harassment. We look forward to recommendations being implemented in full 👏👏👏
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Delighted to see the passage of the 'Respect@Work' Bill - a major achievement in preventing sexual harassment in Australian workplaces!
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Delighted to see the passage of the 'Respect@Work' Bill - a major achievement in preventing sexual harassment in Australian workplaces!
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On day 4 of the #16Days of Activism against gender-based violence we’re unpacking the data. #GenderData plays a critical role in responding to & preventing #GBV.
Our team compiled this list of #data resources. #EndGBV #DataFeminism
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The Respect at Work Bill 2022 has passed.
This signals an enormous shift in political will and public opinion.
Among other important changes, this legislation puts the onus on employers to be proactive in preventing and eliminating workplace sexual harassment.
A great day.
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“Sexual harassment is not inevitable. It is preventable."
The just passed Respect@Work bill has been described by as a major achievement that fundamentally changes how Australia protects people from workplace sexual harassment.
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“As a voice artist, every time I encounter an issue, I talk about it in my songs, because that’s the only way I can condemn it and make it heard.” - Maguette. In Dakar, Senegal, young musicians are using music to fight for political change 🎵 #16Days
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Read how , and are enhancing climate-resilient #WASH in the Islands Region of #PNG
#CriticalConnections
#Water4Climate
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“Not all men are behaving in ways that harm women and others, but all men are responsible for the culture that condones it.” 👏👏👏
Important piece by on why we all – especially men – need to #standup against #streetharassment and all GBV 👇
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Australian Breakfast Television will have a Non-European co-host - something we haven’t seen in a while!
Congratulations to Syrian born 60 Minutes Reporter Sarah Abo on her appointment to replace Alison Langdon on Nine’s
#WGTTAS2022
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In Victoria, First Nations women are 45 times more likely to experience family violence than other women.
Hear more from Djirra who, for 20 years, have delivered culturally safe, holistic services and programs for First Nations women. 👇
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Today marks the first day of #16DaysOfActivism and Djirra is making 16 calls for support of #OurChoiceOurVoice platform. We are calling for the Victorian government to invest in our long-standing vision to establish the first Aboriginal Women’s Centre in Victoria @BraybrookA
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Every child and young person has the right to live a life free from any form of violence, and deserves to grow up in a safe, peaceful, nurturing and enabling environment where they can fully exercise their rights. #16DOA #OrangeTheWorld #EndVAWG
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Around the 🌍, women & girls affected by violence must receive better protection.
Proud that 🇦🇺 supports & who work tirelessly in 🇱🇧 to break the cycle of abuse and support survivors of gender-based violence.
#OrangeTheWorld #IDEVAW
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Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
stands with the global community & UNiTE campaign’s call to end violence against women and girls. We must all be activists to end #GBV in our communities. #IDEVAW #IDEVAW2022 #16Days #OrangetheWorld
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Today is an important day. It is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the first day of the #16DaysOfActivism.
A 🧵 on this important global campaign 👇
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Join the movement here: planau.me/g9ms5l
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Our #WGTTAS2022 findings show that there is some way to go, with a serious need for media leaders to support meaningful and informed adjustments, and strategic interventions to build a more representative industry.
View infographic here: mediadiversityaustralia.org/wp-content/upl
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Horrific statistics as we head into International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women tomorrow and the #16DaysOfActivism to fight gender-based violence – the most pervasive human rights violation globally. An unacceptable reality in Australia and around the globe.
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More than 5 women or girls were killed every hour by intimate partners or family members in 2021, according to a new UN study.
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IN THE NEWS: Our Emergency Response Team lead Ayu Lestari in Cianjur talks about what she and the team are encountering as they assist earthquake victims in West Java
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WATCH: exec director Dini Widiastuti on talking about the devastating impact of the #IndonesiaEarthquake on children & young people and how Plan is responding. Please donate now to help get life-saving support to these communities: my.plan.org.au/West-Java-Eart
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Our emergency response team is responding to the needs of children affected by the earthquake in West Java, Indonesia.
We're preparing to distribute hygiene kits, health packages, food and water to children and their families.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Plan International is responding in Cianjur, West Java, where a 5.6 magnitude earthquake has devastated communities, killing more than 100 people – including many children – and injuring and displacing thousands. Read more 👇
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Plan International is on standby and monitoring the situation after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the coast off the Solomon Islands this afternoon, prompting a tsunami warning and calls for people to move to higher ground.
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We are horrified by news of a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that has hit West Java, with reports that more than 100 people have been killed. Plan International is ready to assist, with its Emergency Response Team deploying to affected communities and areas.
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Plan International welcomes the #COP27 decision to establish a #LossAndDamage fund which can advance #ClimateJustice and support developing countries.
Now it must be urgently implemented and funded.
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