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UN Women Australia For a gender equal world 💜 The Australian National Committee for UN Women is one of 18 National Committees worldwide.

We are committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Join us in supporting women and girls worldwide by ending poverty, ending violence against women and creating a better future for all.

Somewhere right now, a girl is watching her first match. ⚽She deserves a game that sees her back.Six billion people wi...
17/06/2026

Somewhere right now, a girl is watching her first match. ⚽

She deserves a game that sees her back.

Six billion people will tune in to the most watched sporting event in the history of global media. That is the most powerful platform sport has ever had and a chance to show every woman and girl that she belongs.

On every field. Every court. Every pitch.

The beautiful game belongs to all of us.

Three years into the war in , s*xual violence against women and girls continues to be used systematically as a tactic ...
16/06/2026

Three years into the war in , s*xual violence against women and girls continues to be used systematically as a tactic of war.

Despite being targeted, women are working on the frontlines of the humanitarian response and leading local peacebuilding efforts.

Across the country, women-led organizations are delivering protection, psychosocial support, and essential supplies.

UN Women is working with more than 45 of these organizations — supporting their leadership, strengthening their reach, and helping sustain lifesaving services.

Please donate today: https://unwomen.pulse.ly/xppszkwaya

16/06/2026

Restriction after restriction Afghan women and girls are losing their rights, dignity, health and freedom.

But Afghan women refuse to accept that the restrictions on their lives are normal. They persist, leading their communities, growing businesses, standing up for one another.

Afghan women teach us that change is possible, but in the face of increasing oppression they, need our support

UN Women is working with women-led grassroots organisations on the ground in Afghanistan, delivering critical services, helping women survive, stay safe, and have hope for their futures.

Show your support by giving a gift today https://tinyurl.com/2kp3z6za

Bombs do not discriminate, but the consequences of war do. Women and girls face heightened risks of violence, displaceme...
12/06/2026

Bombs do not discriminate, but the consequences of war do. Women and girls face heightened risks of violence, displacement and poverty in every conflict — yet they are also leading evacuations, holding communities together and driving solutions for peace.

Women-led and women’s rights organisations are trusted first responders. They know what women and girls need, deliver life-saving services, and ensure responses are safe, inclusive and accountable. But right now, they receive only a small share of global humanitarian funding and are too often excluded from decision-making tables.

UN Women is working to change this — by directing resources to women-led organisations on the frontlines, supporting women peacebuilders, and advocating for gender-responsive humanitarian action.

When we fund and listen to women’s organisations in crises, we don’t just respond to conflict — we help build lasting peace and a more equal future for all women and girls.

10/06/2026

Voices from around the world came together at the United Nations to commemorate International Women's Day in March.

At a time of growing backlash against , the message was clear: we will not back down.

Because the fight for equality doesn’t end when International Women’s Day does.

, we continue to push forward.

Ebola transmission follows social realities.In Liberia in 2014, women accounted for up to three quarters of deaths in ...
05/06/2026

Ebola transmission follows social realities.

In Liberia in 2014, women accounted for up to three quarters of deaths in some communities, and 50 years ago in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) women accounted for 56% of those who died.

The virus spreads along the lines of caregiving, domestic labor, front-line health work, and burial practices. Because when people are sick, women look after them.

We fear the current outbreak will follow the same pattern and call for increased financial support to primary health care programs that meet the needs of women and girls.

UN Women is on the ground in Ebola-affected countries, working alongside governments, the United Nations system, and women’s organizations to support their work.

See our full statement: https://unwomen.pulse.ly/nkt66kfye9

Human rights belong to everyone. 🏳️‍🌈♥️💛🧡💙💚No matter who you are, who you love, or how you express your gender, every pe...
01/06/2026

Human rights belong to everyone. 🏳️‍🌈♥️💛🧡💙💚

No matter who you are, who you love, or how you express your gender, every person deserves dignity, safety, and respect.

Pride Month is not only a celebration, but a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality. In Australia, that fight has deep roots—from the 1978 Sydney Mardi Gras protest, where participants marched for visibility and faced arrests and violence, to the progress that followed through decades of advocacy, resilience, and community strength. Those early activists helped shape a movement that continues to grow today.

Their courage reminds us that Pride began as protest, and that the freedoms many enjoy now were hard-won—and are still not guaranteed for all.

This Pride Month, we stand in solidarity with LGBTIQ+ communities everywhere. We continue calling for a world free from discrimination, violence, and exclusion—where everyone can live openly, safely, and authentically. 🏳️‍🌈

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31/05/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the conversation can’t stop. Mental health is shaped by the pressures we face every day — from financial stress and caring responsibilities, to violence, discrimination and the constant stream of toxic content online.

For women and girls, these pressures often intersect, compounding the risk of anxiety, depression and trauma. For men and boys, rigid ideas about “being a man” can make it harder to ask for help, express vulnerability or step away from harmful behaviour. The rise of the online “manosphere” and misogynistic influencers is deepening these harms — fuelling abuse towards women and girls, and trapping boys and young men in narrow, unhealthy models of masculinity that damage their own wellbeing too.

A mentally healthy society is one where everyone can seek support without shame, relationships are built on respect and equality, and boys and girls alike are free to define who they are beyond stereotypes. As this month ends, let’s keep challenging harmful norms, listening to young people, and pushing for services, schools, workplaces and online spaces that protect mental health — for all of us.

Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge and remember the Stolen Generations—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander c...
25/05/2026

Today, on National Sorry Day, we acknowledge and remember the Stolen Generations—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities, and cultures.

We honour the strength and resilience of Survivors, and the ongoing leadership of First Nations communities in truth-telling, healing, and justice.

Sorry is more than a word. It is a commitment—to listen, to learn, and to act. To confront the ongoing impacts of these injustices, and to support self-determination and culturally safe solutions led by First Nations peoples.

As we reflect today, we also recognise that the work is not done. Real change requires sustained action, accountability, and a willingness to face the truth of our shared history.

Why we’re all talking about Off Campus right now? Because it’s giving us something we don’t see depicted nearly enough o...
25/05/2026

Why we’re all talking about Off Campus right now? Because it’s giving us something we don’t see depicted nearly enough on screen: men who actively prioritise respect, safety and healthy communication.

From Garrett asking how to help a survivor feel safe enough to enjoy s*x, John Logan suggesting a closed can drink to make Hannah feel more safe at a party, to guy friends openly talking about how they're feeling without being shut down or mocked, the show bakes healthy masculinity into the story – no “very special episode” required. It reminds us that:

♥️ Consent is continuous, not a one‑off question.

♥️ Women’s pleasure is central, not optional.

♥️ Healthy male friendships give each other space to speak honestly, listen without shutting each other down, and provide support when things get hard.

♥️ Real romance is built on communication, care and accountability.

For us, that’s more than good TV – it’s the kind of culture change that helps make campuses safer, more equal places for everyone.

Have you watched Off Campus yet? Tell us your thoughts in the comments – especially your favourite scenes that flipped the script on “boys will be boys”.

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