Russian activist Yulia Tsvetkova has been acquitted of ‘pornography’ charges for posting her body-positive illustrations of women online.
Tag Archives: Women’s rights
10 advocates on what we all need to know about gender-based violence in Australia
Nine advocates on gender-based violence in Australia, and the actions everyone can take to end violence in our communities.
Explainer: Why intersectionality is important for women’s rights
You may have heard of the term intersectionality – but what does it mean and why is it important for human rights?
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Take action against gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
“They are the revolution”: Stories of Afghan women fighting for their future under Taliban rule
16 remarkable Afghan Women Human Rights Defenders share their stories of fighting for their future under Taliban rule.
International Safe Abortion Day: Celebrating a human right
Today is International Safe Abortion Day. It is the first time Australia has celebrated the day with all states upholding the right to safe and legal abortions, with South Australia only decriminalising abortion this year. Internationally however, reproductive rights remain under threat, as evidenced by the US state of Texas’s recent law outlawing abortion after 6 weeks.
‘The thing about coercive control is that it creeps up on you’
A personal story of the subtle signs of coercive control that led to an abusive relationship.
Twelve priorities for the Women’s Safety Summit
Amnesty International joins key organisations around the country in calling on the Government to commit to twelve priorities for the next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children.
Najeeba Wazefadost shares what it’s like for women and girls in Afghanistan
The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan and there are already reports of killings and human rights violations, particularly for women and girls.
Access to child care is a human right
By Emma Slee, Amnesty International Australia Intern Childcare is back in the news. While in the process of introducing a $1.7 billion childcare package announced in the latest Federal budget, the Australian government remains mired in debate around the place of childcare in modern families. On 22 June, the Coalition party room meeting descended into …