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Five years on from Myanmar’s failed military coup, the junta is pushing a sham election to manufacture legitimacy. Our submission to the Inquiry is clear: the election is unlawful, human rights abuses are escalating, and women’s leadership is essential to democracy.

Over 60% of Australians think we’ve reached gender equality, but the reality is different. In the lead up to #IWD2026, meet the incredible women in Fiji challenging the systems holding them back. Hear their stories, celebrate their triumphs, and join the movement. iwda.org.au/women-of-the...

January 26 is not a neutral date. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it marks invasion and ongoing colonial harm. We stand in solidarity, recognising this day as one of mourning, survival and remembrance, and honouring the strength and resistance of First Nations peoples.

January 26 is #NotADateToCelebrate. It marks the beginning of violent colonial invasion and ongoing dispossession for First Nations peoples. IWDA does not recognise January 26 as a public holiday since 2021. Learn more: Learn more: https://loom.ly/PiqXkY4

A major win after 9 years of advocacy! The Jiwaka Provincial GBV & SARV Plan has been officially launched and endorsed by Governor Hon. Simon Kaiwi Minj - a critical step toward safer communities for women and girls in PNG. Proud of VoC and all advocates driving change.

2026 is here, and our commitment to advancing gender equality is stronger than ever! Together, we’ll keep driving progress, making impact and shaping a brighter future.

We look forward to reconnecting with all of you soon.

Thank you to our supporters and partners for standing with us this year and for the vital work you do every day toward gender equality for all.
Our office is now closed for the holidays and will reopen on 5 January. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful season. See you in 2026!

What a year it's been here at IWDA! We marked 40 years of impact, launched a new strategy and brand, and continued to stand alongside our incredible partners to drive bold, transformative change across the region. Find out more in our Annual Report: https://loom.ly/eG1NSQA

Have you ever come across subtly (or not-so-subtly) anti-women content in your feed? Do you know someone who's suddenly become obsessed with ideas about 'manliness' because of this content? Share your experience with the manosphere today via our short five-question survey: https://loom.ly/FDDvFW8

What are the 16 Days of Activism? The 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.

To develop real solutions, we need to look at the impact that online misogyny is having on all of us.

This #16Days of Activism, join us in changing the conversation about the manosphere: loom.ly/1VCM6O4

#16Days2025 #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence

The growing prominence of misogynistic networks like the manosphere is changing how young men and boys view #GenderEquality, affecting their health & wellbeing and shaping how they interact with the women and girls in their lives. (2/3)

#16DaysOfActivism #EndDigitalViolence

Every day, young men and boys are targeted online by intentionally inflammatory content promoting old-school ideas about gender and relationships. 🧵(1/3)

#16Days2025 #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence #FeministsTakeOnTheManosphere

IWDA supports a road map away from fossil fuels and call on all countries, especially Australia, to support the efforts of the Brazilian government. Read more about IWDA's newly updated position paper: statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

Feminist Holding the line on climate gender justice

Members of the Feminist Climate Collective who are in Belem for COP30 held a session on Friday to explore what feminist and decolonial responses to the climate crisis look like, strongly emphasising the analysis and solutions grounded in First Nations and Pacific knowledges.

Meet Yadanar: public health expert, feminist leader, and advocate rewriting the rules for gender equality. As IWDA's former Myanmar Program Manager, she’s helping build a future where women and girls lead change on their own term. Read her story: https://loom.ly/82oNkE8

There's only one week left to sign up for Brave Space! This is your chance to explore feminist principles in a way that feels welcoming, inclusive, and transformative—no matter where you are on your journey.
Visit https://loom.ly/zP_8QF0 to reserve your spot!

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Our position paper on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: iwda.org.au/resource/pos...
Watch the short documentary of diminishing abortion access in the UK: aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https://...

#ProtectAbortionRights#AbortionAccess#ReproductiveRights

...tireless efforts of feminist movements.

It is vital today to revisit the history of abortion access in Australia, as abortion rights are not guaranteed, but rather a hard-won freedom that requires ongoing protection.

... accessing abortion and, ultimately, to change the law. These organisations have also been influential in Africa and Latin America, spreading their anti-choice agenda around the world.

Full decriminalisation of abortion was only achieved in Australia in 2023, thanks to the...

... at the hard-won rights of feminist movements.

Anti-rights organisations like The Alliance Defending Freedom, have shifted their focus from the US, and are now putting effort into developing its allies in the U.K. parliament in an effort to influence public opinion about ...

Throughout history, the pro-choice movement has continuously faced backlash. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the anti-abortion movement has expanded beyond the U.S. to the U.K, where we are seeing increasing efforts to chip away ...

Reproductive rights has always been a central component of the feminist movement, as it disproportionately affects women’s and girls’ financial, physical, emotional and social well-being. For anyone who can become pregnant, bodily autonomy is a non-negotiable right.

In the not-so-distant past, abortion was treated as a criminal offence in Australia.

Brave Space Quote "A friendly and safe space to explore feminism and power" Quote is attributed to past participant

Our next Brave Space workshop is less than 3 weeks away! Join us for an introduction to core feminist principles that can inform the way you work and lead.
To find out more and register visit: https://loom.ly/zP_8QF0

Brave Space How Principles from Feminism can be applied to transform your work, life and practice. 18-19 Nov, 10am-2pm AEDT Enroll by 31 Oct for 10% off

Sign up for Brave Space this week to receive 10% off your ticket price! Learn how to apply feminist principles to your work, life, and practice in a supportive online workshop.
Join us to start building framework for fostering cultures of collective care. Visit https://loom.ly/zP_8QF0

On this Intersex Awareness Day, IWDA stands in solidarity with intersex people around the world. Would you like to learn more about intersex issues? Visit our friends at InterAction for Health and Human Rights at www.interaction.org.au. #IntersexAwarenessDay2025 #IntersexAlly #IntersexAllySplashout

Decades of advocacy have led to this historic moment. As Victoria moves toward the first State-wide Treaty, IWDA stands with First Peoples in the fight for truth, justice & self-determination. https://loom.ly/jBHCFJQ

...to fund its fair share of international #ClimateFinance and increase funding for First Nations communities for a gender-just transition.

Read the full report today: actionaid.org.au/wp-content/u... (5/5)