The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted significant concerns about the “shadow pandemic” of violence against women, and in particular intimate partner violence. A new study published by ANROWS...
Category: Health
Dad’s diary: nursing three kids through Covid
Here at the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation, one of our key pillars when it comes to gender equality is "share the load." In this personal diary, veteran journalist and dad Mark Tamhane describes the nitty...
Endometriosis becomes a matter of State
Earlier this month French president Emmanuel Macron made a national address that stopped people in their tracks. The topic? Endometriosis. Kelly Saunders, a PhD student with the 50/50 by 2030...
Groundbreaking move to end period poverty
A few days ago people in Canberra awoke to the news that the ACT could be the first jurisdiction in Australia to provide free sanitary products in places like health facilities, public toilets,...
On grieving the body: Fingers and toenails
Feature image: Hilary Wardhaugh Content notification: This post discusses extreme pain and suicidal thoughts. If you need support, call Lifeline: 13 11 44. I can paint a perfect toenail. Seriously,...
You’re a bad feminist: Countering anti-vax, wellness warriors
A few months ago I started highlighting and fighting against vaccine misinformation on Instagram. In the beginning, I was motivated by a desire to help people understand that the vaccines were safe...