Minister for Women and Prevention of Violence Against Women Simone McGurk launches #16DaysInWA campaign which raises awareness, inspires collaboration & continued work to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

#WAParliament will be lit orange this week, as part of the #16DaysInWA campaign, which starts today, on #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, and runs to 10 December, #HumanRightsDay . More: bit.ly/33H0C37

At UN Women AsiaPacific launch of #WomensProgress2019 hosted by KPMG Australia with Mohammad Naciri Anna-Karin Jatfors featuring Kate Jenkins what will it cost to finance family friendly policies to support #genderequality & women's empowerment? unwomen.org/-/media/headqu…

We are joining the #AuthorsForFireys auction to raise funds for the CFA. For a glorious stack of all seven of the Stella Prize-winning books, reply to this tweet with your bids. 📚 Auction ends at 11 p.m. AEST this Saturday 11 Jan!

Stella is delighted to announce the 2020 Stella Prize longlist, twelve extraordinary books by Australian women. thestellaprize.com.au/prize #2020StellaPrize

I agree - we can’t continue to be surprised as we watch more and more women lose their lives at the hands of male violence. At some point we have to demand a national response and significant national investment. Thank you Shadow banned for this piece au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/clementine-for…

This is a regrettable and divisive decision by RSLWA and I suggest they reconsider. Immediately. It is worth noting that our New Zealand partners embrace the language of their Indigenous peoples at ANZAC DAY ceremonies. We should do the same.

On learning her book #TheWeekend was shortlisted for the #2020StellaPrize Charlotte Wood said: 
"I was genuinely really surprised to have made it to the list a second time... I felt supremely lucky." Join us on Tues 14 April from 8pm for the announcement of the #2020StellaPrize.

“Women must emerge from this crisis with their stories told, and they must emerge strong.” Patricia Karvelas introduces #2020StellaPrize Award Night.

Charlotte Wood: “In a crisis, we turn first to… creators to help us stay loving... and thoughtful and calm. I’d love to see Australian literature take its rightful place not to one side as a pretty luxury, but right in the centre of our culture.” #2020StellaPrize

Huge congratulations to Jess Hill for this powerful book and incredible contribution! 🙌

"COVID-19 is a perfect storm of factors that contribute to increasing rates of domestic abuse & violence," Stella board member Elizabeth Shaw reflects on the tragic fact that this pandemic makes Jess Hill's work more relevant & urgent than ever. womensagenda.com.au/latest/see-wha…

Millions are now indoors due to #COVID19 Gender inequalities are increasingly apparent when it comes to housework & care. #HeForSheAtHome invites men to tell your story of how you’re doing your equal share at home. Tag HeForShe #HeForSheAtHome ⁦⁦ ⁦⁦UN Women Australia⁩

18 May - its on us all to 'buy local' like never before. Hit the local cafe/restaurant, holiday local to give our tourism industry a desperately needed boost. Stay disciplined, so come June we can support more back into work. WA - let's support our State.

2 July is UN Women's 10th birthday & we will not stop until we reach a gender-equal world. Are you with us? #GenerationEquality

On Maria A Reed Stacey’s 10th birthday, we're reaffirming our support for gender equality. Join us by: · Becoming a member of @UNWomenAustralia bit.ly/2NItHoL · Donating to support the world’s women and girls · Sharing on your socials using #GenerationEquality

In case you were wondering what to get us for our 10th birthday. #GenerationEquality

If you only watch one thing today, please make it this message from Abbey – a Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Royal Melbourne Hospital ED.

JOIN US! We’re hosting a virtual panel to celebrate 100 Years of U.S. Women’s Suffrage featuring Dr Anne Aly MP, Elizabeth Shaw & Jess Short. 📆 Tue Sep 8 at 5.30pm AWST Details: bit.ly/34B9ASL Register: bit.ly/2EGgKu3 #USwithAUS #19thAmendment

Let's not forget: No country has achieved gender equality. During the 75th #UNGA, we call on leaders and policymakers to put gender equality at the top of their priority lists. We can do better together.