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We bring together the world’s best minds to make violence against women and girls a thing of the past. Contact us to find out more.

Follow our Facebook hear from the Equality Institute, as well as the most recent and groundbreaking works coming out of other countries and organisations on gender equality and violence against women prevention. Our Approach to Creating Change

Research

You have to understand the problem to create the solution: this philosophy underpins all of our work. We work to understand rates and patterns of

violence, it's causes and consequences, and what works to prevent it. The problem of violence against women is complex and we are committed to providing evidence-based solutions to solve it. Community

Social change is social: it requires a lot of people to contribute a lot of skills. We bring people together across disciplines such as research, programme design, monitoring and evaluation, communications for change, and creative industries, to collaborate and share expertise. And we are committed to growing that community of people to drive change through positive action. Creative thinking

Whether we’re working on a research project, or a documentary, we are always looking for ways to connect the evidence with creative thinking. We design projects and develop creative approaches to share information and connect people to make violence a thing of the past. Professional development

Powerful positivity is not just a concept to us. We actively support our staff to explore what makes them passionate about social change. We also provide internship, mentoring and volunteer opportunities for people interested in being part of the movement to stop violence against women.

02/09/2026

WIN 1 OF 10 DOUBLE PASSES TO SEE SILENCED 🎬

What happens when speaking out about gender-based violence comes at a devastating cost?

Silenced is a powerful new documentary exploring how defamation laws can be weaponised to intimidate, discredit and silence women and the journalists who tell their stories.

Featuring the experiences of women at the centre of high-profile legal battles across the globe, Silenced asks who gets to be heard — and what it takes to challenge the systems that keep women silent.

We’re giving away 10 double passes to see Silenced in cinemas!

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Silenced opens in cinemas nationally from September 3.

Read our most recent Folding Chair interview with Blayke Hoffman to hear more about the making of this impactful film.

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01/09/2026

Intersectionality gets talked about a lot. And – thanks to the countermovement of conservative and far right thinking – there’s, once again, a lot of misconceptions about it circulating, which can make it hard to figure out what the term actually means, and why we should actually care.

Well, we can tell you that it’s not about creating a hierarchy of oppression. It’s not about putting people into boxes. And it’s not about making one identity more important than another.

Intersectionality helps us understand how different parts of our identity can overlap to shape our experiences of power, privilege and inequality.

Swipe through as we begin to unpack some of the most common myths about intersectionality. You can read the full research paper, Intersectionality In Action, on our website and dive deeper into what the term really means, where the concept comes from, and why it matters.

20/08/2026

"Silenced"is the essential new documentary exploring the realities of gender-based violence and silencing of survivors through the weaponisation of defamation laws by alleged perpetrators. Sharing the perspectives of women and journalists at the centre of high-profile legal battles across the globe, the film follows international human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson's exploration of how the legal system is used to intimidate, discredit and ruin survivors, and the journalists who report their stories.

We had the privilege to chat with the producer of Silenced, Blayke Hoffman about the making of this powerful and timely documentary — which opens in cinemas nationally from Thursday 3 September.

Check out the full interview over on our digital journal, Folding Chair.

Photos by Anna McGirr.

18/08/2026

Professor Nareen Young is one of Australia’s leading and most respected workplace diversity practitioners, thinkers and influencers. As Director of the Centre for Indigenous People and Work, Associate Dean, Indigenous Engagement and Leadership at UTS Business School, and Professor, Indigenous Policy at the Jumbunna Institute, Nareen holds many roles.

Alongside all of them, she is also the driving force behind Gari Yala (‘speak the truth’ in Wiradjuri), the only large-scale Australian survey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workplace experience that is Indigenous-led and overseen.

Since the first report in 2020, Gari Yala has become, in Nareen’s words, ‘the benchmark for Indigenous inclusion research in Australia,’ with Gari Yala 2 building on those findings to track progress on the Indigenous wages gap, psychosocial harm from racism, and cultural load.

We had a quick chat with Nareen as part of Subject Matters – our new conversation series with thought leaders across the inclusion and People and Culture spaces, about the connections between sociological and feminist theories, why they matter in the context of so-called Australian workplaces, and the lived experience of what is being done well.

You can check out the full interview over on our digital journal, Folding Chair – or, if you'd like to learn about out how EQI can help with creating inclusive workplaces, be sure to visit the Workplace Support page on our website.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hWLL0

23/07/2026

Men’s violence against women and girls remains one of the most urgent challenges of our time. In Australia, on average, one woman a week is killed by her intimate partner. Globally, more than one billion women and girls have been subjected to violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

But violence against women and girls is not inevitable, and prevention takes many forms. While early intervention, response and recovery are essential for supporting victim-survivors and preventing further harm, primary prevention focuses on stopping violence before it begins. This means addressing the social, cultural and structural drivers of violence across the whole population – from the norms we learn growing up, to the policies, institutions and systems that shape our lives. Achieving long-term change requires action across the entire prevention spectrum, with sustained investment in approaches that are evidence-based and designed to reach all communities.

Through our interview series Prevention is Possible, we speak with leaders across the global prevention movement to explore the current landscape and how we can work together to end violence against women and girls.

Find more on our journal, Folding Chair: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H017jhJ0

17/07/2026

Ahead of submissions closing this Sunday, we're calling one final time to writers, photographers, artists and creatives interested in sending original pitches or works for consideration to Folding Chair.

Folding Chair is our digital journal, and a space for voices, conversations and perspectives that are missing from the conversation.

This time around we've seeking submissions that explore climate and social justice, the possibilities within systems change, and the evolving landscape of democratic freedoms, through a gender equality and intersectional feminism lens.

Original works published to Folding Chair are paid on a sliding scale based on length and scope of work. Submissions must be original, including no use of AI in the creative process. Please be sure to familiarise yourself with our Submission Guidelines and previously published content prior to submitting: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H0160Gv0

Have an idea? Send your original pitch or work to [email protected]

16/07/2026

This week, Lavanya Chappa, 39, Jana Armstrong, 30, Layla Jeffery, 13, and a 17-year-old Yolŋu girl were killed.

There will be flowers. Headlines. Tributes. Then the mainstream news cycle will move on.

But women and girls will still be living with the reality of men's violence, and we owe them more than our outrage when another life is lost.

The truth is that violence IS preventable, and prevention starts with understanding the drivers of gendered violence, challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours, educating ourselves and others, and building communities where equality, respect and safety are non-negotiable.

While systemic, gendered violence can often feel too big to address at an individual level, and it’s understandable to feel helpless in the face of grief, every little action matters. From reflecting on our biases and assumptions, to speaking up and challenging misogyny in its various forms, we wanted to share our practical suggestions on how to be part of prevention.

We believe creating safer communities requires evidence, collective action and long-term investment in prevention. In this non-exhaustive post we've referenced some researchers, practitioners, advocates and organisations from the violence prevention space that we trust. We welcome you to share your own contributions and resources in the comments.

15/07/2026

Last weekend, the EQI team in Timor-Leste attended the eighth annual Pride Parade in Dili! Filled with rainbow flags, marching bands, speeches, dancing, live music and a drag show, it was a joy-filled event celebrating the strength and bravery of the local LGBTQI+ community, and those who stand for and work towards dignity and equality for all.

In solidarity, our team brought along posters, written in both Tetum and English, featuring the word ‘Korajen', which means ‘Courage' in English and was the theme of this year’s Parade.

The EQI team left feeling inspired by the local organisers of the event Timor-Leste Pride and were reminded that celebrating diversity, and inclusion in a world where hate and discrimination still exist, remains profoundly courageous.

Tetun:
Semana kotuk, ekipa Equality Institute (EQI) iha Timor-Leste partisipa iha eventu anuál Parada Pride ba dála-ualu iha Dili. Nakonu ho bandeira arko-íris, banda marxa, diskursu, dansa, múzika no aprezentasaun “drag-show”, eventu ne’e nu’udar eventu ida ne'ebé nakonu ho ksolok hodi selebra forsa no aten-barani husi komunidade lokál LGBTQI+, no mós sira ne'ebé hamriik no serbisu ba dignidade no igualdade ba ema hotu.

Ho solidariedade, ami nia ekipa lori poster sira ne'ebé hakerek iha Tetun no Inglés. Poster sira ne’e hatudu liafuan ‘Korajen’ ne'ebé signifika ‘Courage’ iha Inglés, ne’ebé mak sai hanesan tema ba Parada tinan ida-ne'e nian.

Ekipa EQI sente inspiradu ba organizadór sira iha eventu Timor-Leste Pride Eventu ida ne’e fó hanoin fali mai ami katak selebra diversidade no inkluzaun iha mundu ida ne’ebé ódiu no diskriminasaun sei eziste, ne’e hanesan aktu korajen ida.

09/07/2026

We've been having conversations recently about the words we use, why we use them, and how language can either clarify or obscure violence.

Even within EQI, different teams sometimes use different terminology — government reports, social media, workshops and community education all require different approaches. The language we choose depends on who we're speaking to, what we're trying to communicate, and whether our words make violence easier (or harder) to understand.

Before we publish something, we ask ourselves:

• Who is this for?
• Will people understand it?
• Is it accurate?
• Does it make responsibility visible where appropriate?
• Does it reflect our values?

Language has the power to influence where responsibility sits — and where prevention efforts are focused. Small choices can make information more accessible, and shape how we understand violence.

05/07/2026

We're delighted to once again be invitating writers, photographers, artists and creatives to send original pitches or works for consideration to Folding Chair.

Over the next two weeks we're seeking creative submissions from diverse voices that explore – through a gender equality and intersectional feminism lens – climate and social justice, the possibilities within systems change, and the evolving landscape of democratic freedoms.

Folding Chair is our digital journal, and a space for conversations, perspectives, and storytelling that sparks conversation and moves us closer to equity.

Have an idea? Send your original pitch or work to [email protected]

Please be sure to familiarise yourself with our Submission Guidelines and previously published content at https://ap1.hubs.ly/H012nTN0

Submissions must be original, including no use of AI in the creative process. Original works published to Folding Chair are paid on a sliding scale based on length and scope of work.

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