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Highlights from the 2020 AGM

On the evening of 19 November 2020, YWCA Australia held a virtual Annual General Meeting for the first time in our 140-year history, enabling members from across the country to participate in this important governance meeting.

What is 16 Days of Activism

Each year, from 25 November to 10 December, World Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights.

Marking NAIDOC Week

YWCA Australia pays tribute to First Nations people today, and each and every day as we walk together in celebrating and recognising First Nations culture and connection to country.

Request for Quote: Public Relations Agency

YWCA Australia is advertising a Request for Quote for a Public Relations Agency to raise the brand profile of our intersectional feminist organisation, our programs and services, and our advocacy work.

#FeministBookWeek – Is your ‘to be read’ list upholding the patriarchy?

We’ve compiled this recommendations list with our friends at the Feminist Writers Festival to get you started with adding diversity to your reading list.

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Australia has never had a female treasurer and it shows

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced that the 2020 Federal Budget is “all about jobs”. What he meant to say is the 2020 Federal Budget is all about jobs for men.