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Labor women make history by overtaking men in cabinet. So is the job done?
Albanese’s new cabinet is certainly a win for women’s representation. But the job isn’t done, writes Elise Stephenson, Australian National University and Blair Williams, Monash University in this article republished from The Conversation.
Doctor Who?
Survey shows there are less women in medicine than doctors think.
A survey of 425 UK medical professionals published in BMJ Open has found…
Medical equality undermined by mistaken doctors
Male doctors who overestimate female representation in the medical profession are also less likely to support gender-equality initiatives, new…
The glass cliff: why women lead in a crisis
Why are women + members of other marginalised groups more likely to occupy leadership roles in times of crisis? GIWL Director Professor Michelle Ryan…
Gains shouldn't overshadow challenges, say public sector experts on International Women's Day
ANU’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership research fellow Dr Elise Stephenson’s research in 2017 to 2019 focused on 80 senior women leaders…
Truth to power- how young leaders are reshaping Australia
The Global Institute for Women's Leadership was pleased to present an International Women's Day event celebrating and exploring the power…
One in five Australians thinks women who say they were abused often make up or exaggerate claims of abuse or rape
A new global study carried out in 30 countries including Australia by Ipsos in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King…
What the research says: gender, culture and other forms of diversity in national security
Gender and other inequalities remain pervasive in national security. The under-representation of women, First Nations peoples and other minorities is…
Jenkins review needs urgent implementation: experts
Australia's leading institute for women's leadership is urging all political parties and independents to commit to implementing the…
Have “The Times” Changed? Examining Gendered Media Coverage of Kamala Harris Over the 2020 Election
In November 2020, Kamala Harris was elected to be the first female and first African American and Asian American Vice President of the United States…