NEWS HIGHLIGHT
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.
Year in Review: 2023 at GIWL
As we head into the last weeks of 2023, I just want to thank you all for your support of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership this year.
Old inequalities, new space? Women, peace and space security
Senior US Space Force officials visiting Australia have warned that a conflict in space in the next few years is a very real prospect. From Australia…
Decrypting diversity in Australia’s intelligence community
Under its terms of reference, one of the tasks of the 2024 independent review of Australia’s national intelligence community is to consider whether…
Preventing tech-based gendered abuse
We're pleased to announce that the Global Institute for Women's Leadership is one of the recipients of the $3 million eSafety Commissioner…
A new partnership to promote gender equality in Southeast Asia
The Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL) is pleased to announce its partnership with Investing in Women (IW), a multi-country program…
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…









