Gender equality is a "stronger predictor of peace than a nation's wealth or political system", Foreign Minister Penny Wong ...

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has launched an international gender equality strategy to advance the human rights of ...

Australia was a trailblazer from the inception of International Women’s Year. But despite the gains, there are still forces ...

In 1972, the UN announced 1975 as International Women's Year (IWY), marking a global movement for women's rights. Australia, under Elizabeth Reid's leadership, played a key role in this historic push ...

International Women's Year. These six exhibitions by women salute the significant contribution of women artists.

Women comprise 49% of the media workforce but hold only 30% of CEO and Managing Director roles, highlighting ongoing ...

In the same week that an Afghan Women's XI will come together for the first time to play against a Cricket Without Borders ...

Australia was one of 37 countries to vote in favour of Israel’s membership of the United Nations. Since then there has been ...

“That’s what we want to see, a fair go for the men and women who enjoy a beer or gin ... And frankly that’s un-Australian.” Spirits & Cocktails Australia chief executive, Greg Holland ...

Laurie Lawrence, the larger-than-life Queensland swimming coach known for his exuberant celebrations after Australian Olympic ...