This blog post was first published by The Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association (AWGSA), the leading organization representing researchers, academics, and students in the fields of...
By Elise Stephenson
Diversity and Inclusion in Space: What can we do?
“This isn’t just about exporting existing structures and systems into outer space, but new possibilities and new futures for all”. When asked why diversity in the space sector matters, this answer...
Towards a feminist First Nations foreign policy
Prior to the 2022 election, now Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that if elected, the government would pursue a First Nations Foreign Policy. A decisive global moment, the announcement builds...
LGBTIQ+ people ignored in the census again
“Do you know how many LGBTIQ+ folks live in Australia? It turns out no one does, and we’re not about to find out in the upcoming census.” Courtney Act, an Australian drag queen and television...
The most successful female diplomats? Women with wives
In a field still reliant on the dual role played by envoys and their spouses, women with wives are a distinct advantage to international diplomacy. Yet, until now, little was known about the lives...
Genteel masculinity can be toxic too
Despite progressive equal opportunity policies, women’s leadership strategies, and more women in the workforce in general, true gender equality remains slippery and elusive in government...
Disrupting diplomacy: Reflections on gender and sexuality
Over the last 10 years global attention to LGBTI rights has increased dramatically. Alongside this we've also witnessed an emerging focus on gender diversity within workplaces, including within our...
Breaking the barriers: Women in diplomatic leadership
Australian international relations is at a critical juncture, as women verge on parity in diplomatic leadership for the first time in history. In just one year, women diplomats have jumped from 27...
Women of the World: The power of stories
As human beings, storytelling is fundamental to our culture and history. It is also a key element to bringing about gender equality through collective learning. The recent Women of the World...