Young leaders join forces to address gender-based issues
A new committee established by the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) at The Australian National University will bring together 17 young…
It’s time to level the playing field in women’s soccer
The 2023 FIFA Women’s cup has captivated the nation, with a record-breaking 1.5 million tickets being sold across Australia and New Zealand and…
Intersectionality is the key to tackling gender inequality in the workplace – and beyond
If we’re serious about promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace, it is vital to take an intersectional feminist approach that centres the…
The first ever gender equality in space conference in Australia
Last month, we gathered academic experts, frontline practitioners, policymakers, and the next generation of the space workforce for Australia’s first…
Just 1 in 5 employees in the space industry are women. This lack of diversity is holding us back
Space technologies play a critical role in responding to many national priorities, such as climate and disaster resilience, connecting regional…
Sexual consent champion to advance gender equality for young people
We're thrilled that leading youth advocate Chanel Contos, whose landmark petition started a vital national conversation on sexual consent and…
Australia’s gender pay gap is widening. Here’s how action can help close it
On 30 March 2023, the Federal Parliament passed the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023.
A $5 million push to boost gender equality and diversity in Australian politics
We're pleased to announce our new project to boost representation and gender diversity in Australian politics.
Making space for women: Gender, diversity, and outer space
In a new article, Elise Stephenson, our Deputy Director, discusses the major gender gaps that exist everywhere from the space agencies themselves to…
Trolling and sexist abuse barriers to women in media
Women are just as willing to be interviewed by media as men but are increasingly concerned about copping sexist abuse and online trolling when they…
Organisational Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies
Organisational Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies critically reflects upon 14 studies by researchers such as Gilbreth, French and Raven,…
Year in Review: 2022 at GIWL
As 2022 comes to an end, I want to thank you for your support for the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) this year.
Lula wins elections in Brazil: What does it mean for women in Brazil, Latin America and worldwide?
GIWL Visiting Fellow, Associate Professor Ligia Carolina Oliveira-Silva, writes about the recent Brazillian election. She asks: what does it mean for…
How Liz Truss's brief and chaotic tenure as Britain's PM unravelled
A 'glass cliff' or a 'death cult'?
In the business world, they call it "the glass cliff".
The…
Roundtable Discussion with ACT Senator David Pocock
On the 25th of August, the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership and the ANU Gender Institute hosted a consultative roundtable discussion with ACT…
Marking Gillard’s misogyny speech 10 years on
In 2012, then Prime Minister Julia Gillard became a global sensation when she stood in Parliament and railed against everyday misogyny in Australia.
Dr Elise Stephenson awarded WLIA Fellowship
The Women's Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA) announced on 29 August that GIWL Research Fellow Dr Elise Stephenson has been awarded as their…
GIWL Research Fellow announced as part of UN Women's Asia Pacific '30 for 2030' initiative
The first cohort of young thought leaders have been recruited through UN Women’s flagship 30 for 2030 Network, including GIWL's own Dr Elise…