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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us for a lunchtime webinar exploring findings from a major new study on gender workplace cyber-abuse and the practical steps organisations can take to create safer, more respectful online environments. 📅 Wednesday 8 July 🕛 12.00–1.00pm AEST 📍 Online 🔗 Register: ow.ly/kbst50ZbIjt

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

What would it mean to govern with the future in mind? Join us in Naarm next week to celebrate a new book on intergenerational justice, tackling “policrastination” & rethinking long-term leadership 🗓 30 April  ⏰ 6:00–7:00pm  📍 Hill of Content Bookshop 1/32 Bourke Street ➡️ ow.ly/nXAP50YOQPK

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We’re heading to Women Deliver 2026 in Naarm next week We’ll be joining 1000s of feminists, advocates and changemakers from around the world to connect, learn & drive progress on gender equality. If you’re attending, we’d love to see you there! ➡️ Our sessions at #WD2026: linktr.ee/giwl_anu

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This week, we were delighted to host a workshop bringing together experts & practitioners to help shape Australia’s first Gender–Climate Strategy Thank you to everyone who attended – we look forward to seeing this work inform Australia's climate policy landscape in the lead-up to COP31 and beyond 🌏

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

How are gender norms changing in Southeast Asia? Our new report explores shifting attitudes, behaviours and advocacy around care, work and women’s economic empowerment across Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines & Vietnam Read more: ow.ly/WpKz50Yptnp

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Time shapes everything – our work, our health, our relationships – but it's not shared evenly. Join Prof Lyndall Strazdins and Annabel Crabb to unpack the gendered politics of work, care and burnout, and why time has become one of the most unequal resources of all. 🔗 ow.ly/wZuE50XQvhF

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Women, Peace & Security: Celebrating 25 Years of UNSCR 1325. We’re grateful to our speakers Lilianne Fan, Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, Susan Harris Rimmer, Elise Stephenson & Michelle O’Byrne and our partners DFAT 🎧 Listen to the recording: ow.ly/fPS950XxhY3

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Did you know we have a podcast? Hosted by Julia Gillard, it features remarkable women talking about leadership, equality & the stories behind public life If you missed it, catch up with one of our favourites from this year, Julia's chat with former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern 🎧 ow.ly/ozpP50XxhPu

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We’re delighted to share that our Director, Prof Michelle Ryan, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. This recognition reflects her significant contributions to understanding gender, leadership, and workplace equity. Read more: ow.ly/r4Ye50XwGL1

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

As work moves online, so do the risks. From hostile messages to digital surveillance, workplace cyberabuse is growing – and it disproportionately impacts women & gender diverse folks Join us to unpack this issue (and its solutions) at our Summit this November ⬇️ ow.ly/gtiI50XcSUy

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Preventing workplace cyberabuse: 2025 summit

Preventing gendered workplace cyberabuse requires coordinated change across technology design, workplace policy, and legislation.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

What happens online doesn’t stay there – digital spaces have become a key battleground for gender equality. Join us for a vital discussion on the rise of online misogyny: why it’s an issue, who it impacts and how we can prevent it. 📅 Tues 4 Nov 🕖 6–7 PM 📍 Canberra ➡️ ow.ly/3bkK50Xbuya

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Liberal MP Terry Young has sparked backlash after rejecting gender quotas in parliament, claiming that men and women are “wired differently" & drawn to different careers – women to roles like hairdressing and men to maths-based or physical jobs like construction www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Liberal MP says women prefer hairdressing and men drawn to maths in debate over gender quotas

Labor minister likens Longman MP Terry Young’s parliament speech to infamous comments from Tony Abbott

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

A sexist, violent slogan targeting Premier Jacinta Allan at a protest outside Victorian Parliament has sparked outrage. The language echoed abuse faced by Julia Gillard over a decade ago. As Gender Equity Victoria’s Micaela Drieberg said: “It wasn’t acceptable then, and it isn’t now.” ⬇️

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‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss

‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

How do you describe your identity – and does it change in different settings? We’re exploring how people describe who they are in everyday situations to better understand identity, language & how organisations can be more inclusive Take part in our short, anonymous online survey: ow.ly/wWO850WrCFa

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We're looking for people who are passionate about advancing gender equality across Australia & the Asia Pacific to join our team and help us deliver our world-leading research, engagement and advocacy. We're hiring... 🔗 Research Fellow: ow.ly/iGyz50Wqnrt 🔗 Research Assistant: ow.ly/sXut50Wqnru

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

New report by our Director @shellkryan.bsky.social & a global research team finds that impostor syndrome isn't an individual issue, it's fuelled by workplace cultures that pit people against each other – and it disproportionately impacts women & minoritised groups 🔗 giwl.anu.edu.au/news/competi...

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Three years on from the Jenkins Report, there’s still work to do to create a safe and respectful culture in Parliament. Progress has been made, but change needs sustained leadership and accountability And with the recent influx of more women & new faces into the parliament, the time to act is now 👇

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Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Since the release of the “Set the Standard” report in 2021, there has been a flurry of activity in response. But some of it may not be as effective as it could be.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

With at least 19 women already killed by violence in 2025, the question remains: why is gender-based violence still not a national priority? Hannah Fearnside calls for urgent policy action that goes beyond budget announcements to meaningful reform & accountability👇 giwl.anu.edu.au/news/least-1...

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Are you working to turn big ideas into real-world impact? We're partnering with CSIRO's ON Program & the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute to help build a more inclusive innovation sector If you work in govt, academia or innovation, we want to hear from you! ✍️ tinyurl.com/diverse-inclusive-innovation

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Prime Minister Antony Albanese announced his new cabinet this week, and it includes a record-breaking number of women. Women have been elected to 12 out of 22 positions across the cabinet and outer ministry, with the PM saying he is "very proud" of the historic new cabinet.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The global backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion is growing – so what does it mean for Australia? Watch our latest event with experts from GIWL, DCA & WWDA as they unpack the international trends, what’s at stake & how we can protect equality 📺 ow.ly/g2Ox50VSfls @jackhayes.bsky.social

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DEI under fire: The state of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion in Australia

YouTube video by Global Institute for Women's Leadership - ANU

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Have you ever shared a testimony about your sexual experiences? We’re investigating how personal stories of sex and sexual violence can influence public understanding and drive social change If you’ve spoken out – in any form – we want to hear from you Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/aWkF50VRyhs

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

EVENT: Meet the author Award-winning biographer Judith Brett will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her new book Fearless Beatrice Faust: Sex, Feminism and Body Politics 🗓️ Wed 14 May ⏰ 6-7pm 📍 ANU campus www.anu.edu.au/events/meet-...

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Meet the author- Judith Brett

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Jodie Bradby @jodiebradby.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

What a great night listening to these amazing women in conversation. Can’t believe it was free too. Thanks @giwlanu.bsky.social 🙏

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Our new report, published yday, finds that fewer women than men are running in the upcoming election and they're more likely to be contesting 'glass cliff' seats that are difficult to win and precarious to hold @eliseinthewoods.bsky.social for The Conversation ⬇️ theconversation.com/running-for-...

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Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Almost half of candidates contesting this election are women. But for the major parties, women are still more likely to be picked for harder to win seats than men.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Our NEW report, released today, finds that women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election – and they’re more likely to be running in ‘glass cliff’ seats that are hard to win and precarious to hold ⬇️ reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...

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Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

While some progress has been made towards gender equality, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Despite decades of effort, women still make up just 20% of the Australian Defence Force With Australia facing crisis-level workforce shortages in security & defence, @eliseinthewoods.bsky.social argues that gender inclusion isn't a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity theconversation.com/without-wome...

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Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people

We need women in the military, including in combat roles. Without them, recruitment targets will fail. It’s not diversity, equality and inclusion: it’s reality.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

What exactly does "woke" mean, and is the term being weaponised by politicians as we head towards this election? GIWL Researcher @jackhayes.bsky.social spoke to SBS News about how the term "woke" is often used to criticise diversity, equity and inclusion policies www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

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What does 'woke' mean? Peter Dutton's warning to schools is deliberately vague

Schools and universities with "woke" curriculums have been put on notice by Peter Dutton who doesn't want young people "indoctrinated".

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Earlier this month, our Deputy Director, @eliseinthewoods.bsky.social, was delighted to join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for International Women's Day 2025, to speak about the intersection of gender and climate change 🌏🌱

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Are women's bodies moralised more than men's? According to new research from GIWL Director @shellkryan.bsky.social – yes. The research finds that decisions around bodily autonomy (like reproductive rights) are more likely to be framed as "moral" questions for women, but not men ➡️ ow.ly/VI5H50Vlcpx

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

🎙️Don't miss this exclusive live recording of A Podcast of One's Own! Join our Chair Julia Gillard as she sits down with the incredible Leigh Sales – award-winning journalist and bestselling author 🗓️ Weds 23 April 📍 Australian National University ⏰ 7.30-8.30 pm events.humanitix.com/julia-gillar...

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Julia Gillard in conversation with Leigh Sales: A Podcast of One's Own Live!

Get tickets on Humanitix - Julia Gillard in conversation with Leigh Sales: A Podcast of One's Own Live! hosted by The Global Institute for Women's Leadership. The Australian National University, Canbe...

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

New research from the Australian National University reveals that women with foreign accents face a "double disadvantage" and are seen as less employable than native speakers. But, this is a gendered issue – men don't experience the same language discrimination ⬇️ reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...

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‘Double disadvantage’: women with foreign accents seen as less employable

Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable, according to a new study.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We're delighted to announce that the new season of A Podcast of One's Own is out today! 🎙️ To kick off the new season, pod host and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard sits down with the first woman to lead Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan 🎧 Listen now: ow.ly/XZIp50VbyPA

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

3 in 4 Aussie companies pay men more than women, with women earning $28k less per year on average, according to data released today by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Just 1 in 5 employers have no gender pay gap, while nearly 3/4 have a pay gap in favour of men Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/Vegg50V9Z5l

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We're looking for organisations to work with us to help test innovative prevention strategies to stop gendered tech-based abuse in the workplace before it begins Find out more about how you can be involved ➡️ ow.ly/ZQao50V7ooK

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

New research from @gosiami.bsky.social, @shellkryan.bsky.social & @a-fisher.bsky.social argues that one critical – but overlooked – factor that could explain the stalling progress towards gender equality is the social interactions & relationships between different genders ➡️ ow.ly/g90E50V41Ne

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Victorian mental health nurses report feeling unsafe and unsupported amid frequent assaults in hospital wards. "More needs to be done in terms of the culture of tolerance for abuse" and "normalising violence" says @gosiami.bsky.social for ABC News ⬇️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

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'I hate it': Mental health nurse's anxiety over work turns to anger

Mental health nurse Amanda once felt intense anxiety when driving into work, but after several years of frequent assaults, her dread has morphed into anger.

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Victor Sojo @victorsojo.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

"[It] definitely seems like the culture is normalising violence," ANU (@giwlanu.bsky.social)'s Gosia Mikolajczak (@gosiami.bsky.social) said. "In many cases employees whose job is to provide care are reluctant to report some cases of violence to protect the patients. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

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'I hate it': Mental health nurse's anxiety over work turns to anger

Mental health nurse Amanda once felt intense anxiety when driving into work, but after several years of frequent assaults, her dread has morphed into anger.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This Valentine's Day, we want to hear from you about your love life 👀 We want to understand how much gender equality beliefs influence people’s decisions about who & how they date, and how our dating decisions impact our job satisfaction, motivation & wellbeing 💕 Get involved 👉 ow.ly/l4O350UZTST

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

At What Cost is the new podcast from Future Women delving into the real cost of Australia’s childcare crisis Our Director @shellkryan.bsky.social joined the pod to discuss the devastating impact of childcare costs on the careers of working mothers with @georgiedent.bsky.social 🎧 ow.ly/311f50UYiCb

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We're so happy to be joining Bluesky! Stay tuned to hear all about our latest research, news, events, podcasts and more!

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