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Your guide to IWD 2022 events in Canberra

If you're looking to help #BreakTheBias this International Women's Day (IWD), check out what's happening right here in Canberra on and around Tuesday 8 March.

Vulnerable women to become homeowners under new building model

At-risk and vulnerable women in Canberra may be receiving a leg-up, thanks to an innovative housing initiative being explored at Ginninderry.

Pandemic creates ‘dire’ situation for many ACT women: survey

The YWCA 2021 Our Lives: Women in the ACT survey has allowed women and non-binary Canberrans to share their experiences of inequality.

‘Uncomfortable’ tales show need for sexual consent reform

Harrowing stories were read out in the NSW parliament on Thursday, as it accepted a petition to overhaul sexual consent education in schools.

Abetz wins Gold Ernie for sexist remarks

The 29th Annual Ernies Awards for sexist remarks have been announced, with Senator Eric Abetz winning the Gold Ernie and sharing the Political Silver Ernie with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. 

Iceland elects female-majority parliament

Iceland has elected a female-majority parliament, a landmark for gender equality in the North Atlantic island nation.

Female Kabul city staff told to stay home

Female employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with work only allowed for those who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of Afghanistan's capital says.

Suffragette’s dilapidated grave a source of inspiration

At a time when wage inequality and women's safety must dishearteningly remain a hot topic in Australia, a long-forgotten, partially-sunken grave might prove a timely source of inspiration for perseverance.

Taliban promises amnesty, women’s rights

The Taliban said they want peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law.

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