International Women's Day
International Women's Day 2024 at UNSW
Consent Laid Bare
What is the future of consent education in Australia?
For International Women's Day 2024, the Centre for Ideas brought together author and activist Chanel Contos, UNSW student activist and gendered violence researcher Angela Griffin, First Nations lead of the First National LGBT+ Sistergirls and Brotherboys experiences with sexual violence survey Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat, and Chair of national violence prevention foundation Our Watch Moo Baulch, to explore how we can utilise holistic approaches to community care when it comes to gendered violence.
Liberating History: 50 Years of Tharunka’s “Women’s Issue”
Wednesday 6 March - Friday 14 June | UNSW Paddington Library
Liberating History surveys the annual “Women’s Issue” volumes of Tharunka, UNSW’s oldest student periodical. The display explores shifting perspectives over the past 50 years on a range of socio-political and feminist topics, from the Women’s Liberation Movement advocating for gender equality to abortion rights, sexuality, and discrimination. The materials in this display illustrate how UNSW students utilise publications to advocate for social change and transformative thinking.
Image credit: Covers of Tharunka “Women’s Issue” (1971-2019). UNSW Archives. S394.
Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.
The Kirby Institute brought together a panel of speakers whose work and lives are committed to improving the health, wellbeing and economic empowerment of women.
This online event highlighted the importance of the economic empowerment of women and examined how the intersection of gender and economic exclusion can create poor health outcomes for women, and in some cases, present active barriers to accessing healthcare.
International Women’s Day Breakfast
UNSW Founders hosted an International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, a gathering that embodies their collective vision of harnessing the full potential of women worldwide and enhancing pathways into traditionally male-dominated sectors.
Participants enjoyed a nutritious breakfast, empowering conversation and valuable networking. Attendance and a small donation contributed directly to our Female Founders Fund, investing in aspiring women entrepreneurs.
International Women's Day at UNSW Canberra
UNSW Canberra ran a collection drive for Share the Dignity at the International Women's Day morning tea this year. A huge thank you to the students and staff for the overwhelming volume of sanitary and period products donated to the charity.
With 142 guests joining in person and online for lunch and robust discussions, a panel explored how and why organisations must devise policies and strategies to address gender equality that creates equal opportunity and access within education and employment pathways.
Celebrating UNSW Women
The Celebrating UNSW Women project celebrates the remarkable and diverse UNSW community by increasing the visibility of women across our built and virtual environments.
Explore the Celebrating UNSW Women Trail and find out more about inspiring UNSW women, including the nine women who have been added to the trail as part of IWD 2024.
Listen back: past IWD events at UNSW
Supporting Women at UNSW
A focus on gender equity and inclusion is central to our Strategy 2025 as we continue to strive to be an international exemplar of equity diversity and inclusion. We seek to foster a culture that is truly inclusive, in which all students and staff can participate equally in all areas and levels to achieve their full potential.
