UN Women Australia

The #16Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is a powerful time for advocacy, awareness and unity. It can also be a challenging period for many who have experienced or experiencing violence. If you or someone you know needs support, 1800RESPECT is here for you: 📞 Call 1800 737 732 📱 Text 0458 737 732 💻 Visit 1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services 1800RESPECT Australia also offers a wide range of resources to help those experiencing violence or supporting someone who is. Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzHAVK5g #SafeEverywhereAlways #NoExcuse

Australia is making strides towards gender equality in leadership—but there’s still a long way to go. Women make up 51% of the workforce but hold just 19.4% of CEO roles and 32.5% of key management positions. Add to that the gender pay gap, and it’s clear more needs to be done. At UN Women Australia, we’re proud to partner with the QUT Business School to offer the Women in Leadership Excellence Scholarship, empowering women to access MBA programs, upskill, and break through these barriers. #WomenInLeadership #MBA #Scholarship #Diversity #DEI

Unlock the power of IWD@Work! Join our live information session on Wednesday, 4 December, to discover how IWD@Work can help your workplace reshape corporate culture and empower women and girls worldwide. Hear from Margaret Smith, Head of Partnerships at UN Women Australia, and Lainie Cassidy, Director of People & Inclusion at KPMG, as they share insights on: ✅ Advancing gender equality through IWD@Work ✅ Creating workplace conversations around International Women’s Day and beyond ✅ How KPMG incorporates IWD into their DEIB strategies Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your commitment to gender equality. #MarchForward #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay

UN Women Australia is devastated to learn of the tragic and sudden passing of Lisa Ronson, an enigmatic, purpose driven woman, mother, marketer, and wonderful human being. Lisa was a founding partner in the Unstereotype Alliance and a strong and consistent advocate for smashing stereotypes, committed to equality and fairness for all of us. Throughout her remarkable career, Lisa was a trailblazing leader who consistently championed diversity and inclusion. Lisa's dedication to mentoring young talent and her passionate advocacy for women will continue to inspire future generations. Vale Lisa Ronson.

140 women and girls are killed every day—most by someone they know. A new UN Women report reveals that in 2023, 60% of femicides occurred in the home, showing the devastating risks women face in what should be their safest space.

In the last six months, eight more First Nations women have tragically lost their lives to domestic violence in the Northern Territory, bringing the total to 82 since 2000. On Monday, the findings of a landmark inquiry into the deaths of four women were handed down, with 35 recommendations for urgent action. The NT coroner called this epidemic a "national shame" and announced a second major inquiry to address the crisis. This #16Days of Activism, we stand united against gender-based violence with our First Nations sisters. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. Together, we can break the cycle and create a world where women and girls are #SafeEverywhereAlways. Read more about the recommendations and the need for systemic change here: https://lnkd.in/enmgn7bv

Feeling unsafe shouldn’t be a daily reality – but for too many women in Australia, it is. New research from Finder reveals alarming statistics: ❗ 70% of women feel uncomfortable, and nearly half feel unsafe, in everyday situations where men report much lower levels of concern. ❗ Women feel less safe than men in public spaces, while accessing essential services, and even in their own homes. Read more and join the conversation on what we can do to create a world where women and girls are #SafeEverywhereAlways: https://lnkd.in/gaZq9mue #16Days #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #EVAW Sarah Megginson Josh Godfrey Simone Clarke Jessica Lewington Ashlee King

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we stand united in the fight against gender-based violence. UN Women Australia is committed to creating a world where women and girls are safe, everywhere, always.   This latest report from UN Women is a stark reminder that we still have far to go. Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed due to violence—often by a partner or family member. This is not just a statistic; these are women's lives. Today also marks the start of UN Women Australia's #SafeEverywhereAlways campaign, a call to action to support a national movement to end femicide, to empower women, and to ensure that violence against women becomes a thing of the past. We must continue to challenge harmful norms, hold perpetrators accountable, and invest in prevention and support services. Together, we can build a future where violence against women is eradicated, and safety is a universal right. Read the full report from UN Women here: https://lnkd.in/gDzuBNaU   #SafeEverywhereAlways #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #EndFemicide #16Days

From home to work, and everywhere in between, women and girls deserve to live free from fear, intimidation, and violence. Yet: ⚠️ 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence. ⚠️ In Australia, 1 in 2 women face sexual harassment, and every four days, a woman is violently killed. These aren’t just numbers—they’re a national disgrace. This #16Days of Activism, join us in standing against gender-based violence. Together, we can create a world where women and girls are #SafeEverywhereAlways. https://lnkd.in/gx5GWjM3

🕙 Every 10 minutes. ❌ That's how often a woman is killed by an intimate partner or someone in her own family globally. ✋🏼 Let's stop this clock and UNiTE to end violence against women NOW. There is #NoExcuse.