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International Women's Day

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International Women's Day 2024 at UNSW

Consent Laid Bare

What is the future of consent education in Australia?

For International Women's Day 2024, the Centre for Ideas brought together author and activist Chanel Contos, UNSW student activist and gendered violence researcher Angela Griffin, First Nations lead of the First National LGBT+ Sistergirls and Brotherboys experiences with sexual violence survey Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat, and Chair of national violence prevention foundation Our Watch Moo Baulch, to explore how we can utilise holistic approaches to community care when it comes to gendered violence.

Liberating History: 50 Years of Tharunka’s “Women’s Issue”

Wednesday 6 March - Friday 14 June | UNSW Paddington Library

Liberating History surveys the annual “Women’s Issue” volumes of Tharunka, UNSW’s oldest student periodical. The display explores shifting perspectives over the past 50 years on a range of socio-political and feminist topics, from the Women’s Liberation Movement advocating for gender equality to abortion rights, sexuality, and discrimination. The materials in this display illustrate how UNSW students utilise publications to advocate for social change and transformative thinking.

Image credit: Covers of Tharunka “Women’s Issue” (1971-2019). UNSW Archives. S394.

Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.

The Kirby Institute brought together a panel of speakers whose work and lives are committed to improving the health, wellbeing and economic empowerment of women.

This online event highlighted the importance of the economic empowerment of women and examined how the intersection of gender and economic exclusion can create poor health outcomes for women, and in some cases, present active barriers to accessing healthcare.

International Women’s Day Breakfast

UNSW Founders hosted an International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, a gathering that embodies their collective vision of harnessing the full potential of women worldwide and enhancing pathways into traditionally male-dominated sectors. 

Participants enjoyed a nutritious breakfast, empowering conversation and valuable networking. Attendance and a small donation contributed directly to our Female Founders Fund, investing in aspiring women entrepreneurs.

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Ƶ ran a collection drive for Share the Dignity at the International Women's Day morning tea this year. A huge thank you to the students and staff for the overwhelming volume of sanitary and period products donated to the charity.

With 142 guests joining in person and online for lunch and robust discussions, a panel explored how and why organisations must devise policies and strategies to address gender equality that creates equal opportunity and access within education and employment pathways.

Celebrating UNSW Women

The Celebrating UNSW Women project celebrates the remarkable and diverse UNSW community by increasing the visibility of women across our built and virtual environments.

Explore the Celebrating UNSW Women Trail and find out more about inspiring UNSW women, including the nine women who have been added to the trail as part of IWD 2024.

Listen back: past IWD events at UNSW

This IWD we were joined by Mona Eltahawy, one of the world's most prominent feminists and a fierce advocate for women's rights for a timely conversation about how we might advocate for women not just in the West, but across the globe.

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In this 2022 conversation, hear Grace joined by Michael Salter, Kyllie Cripps, Emma A Jane and Ann Mossop in a conversation about the catalytic power of collective women’s voices, achieving better education on sexual abuse and Grace's aspirations to continue to hold those in power to account.

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Innovation is a driver of change and by embracing modern technologies and championing the unique skills and knowledge of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM), so we can accelerate our progress towards a gender equal future.

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Good health and education are crucial to combat inequity, however women continue to face barriers in accessing these rights – due to systemic inequity and a range of social determinants.

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Sharp, tough, funny and humane, Roxane Gay’s work spans fiction, non-fiction and commentary. Since she came to global notice with ‘Bad Feminist’, she has published essays, stories and a memoir that take on questions of race, misogyny, trauma and body-shaming.

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Hosted by UNSW Associate Professor Emma A Jane, this conversation with political philosophy professor Amia Srinivasan was an unflinching exploration of the way our sexual lives reflect the political context of the wider world - and how to challenge these inequalities and blind spots, within ourselves and society.

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Hosted by Ƶ at the Australian Defence Force Academy, we heard from award winning businesswoman, former educator, best-selling author and engaging storyteller, Heidi Dening, on how you can positively manage your own wellbeing and influence a culture of change across campus with three simple, evidence-based, strategies.

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Supporting Women at UNSW

A focus on gender equity and inclusion is central to our Strategy 2025 as we continue to strive to be an international exemplar of equity diversity and inclusion. We seek to foster a culture that is truly inclusive, in which all students and staff can participate equally in all areas and levels to achieve their full potential.

Gender Equity

Initiatives, resources and support services to help people of all genders to participate equally.

SAGE Athena Swan Award

The award outlines UNSW's commitment to help women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines thrive.

WiRN: Women in Research Network

The Women in Research Network (WiRN) is UNSW's leading forum for research-active women to connect and collaborate to build an equitable and inclusive research culture at UNSW.

UNSW Women's Collective

The UNSW Women’s Collective (WoCo) is an autonomous intersectional-feminist collective focused on activism, education and community organisation.

Transforming Women’s Leadership Pathways

The Transforming Women’s Leadership Pathways program exists to dramatically shift the dial on women’s equity, and to broaden pathways to leadership for women by 2030.

Women's Wellbeing Academy

The Women's Wellbeing Academy (WWBA) connects people across the UNSW community to enhance and highlight our diverse multidisciplinary work in the area of women’s wellbeing.

Supporting UNSW’s Parents

UNSW is committed to helping students and staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements, where possible.