ANROWS’ Post

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s report on women in native title resonates strongly with me, particularly because of my work in the Goldfields region. A quote from the report that struck a chord was: "There are a lot of strong Aboriginal women involved in native title; however, their voices are not always heard because of the patriarchal nature of the broader legal system and the historical anthropological studies often failed to appreciate the role of Aboriginal women." I am proud to have worked with one such powerful and strong woman in this report, Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward, a Traditional Owner of the Pila Nature Reserve in WA. Daisy is a Director of Warnpurru (Aboriginal Corporation) RNTBC, the corporation that secured native title over the Pila Nature Reserve. Daisy led her community through the long and challenging process of obtaining this determination, making history as the first case to use amended section 47C of the Native Title Act which I am proud to have been a part of. Her story is one of resilience, overcoming numerous setbacks and the deep pain of losing elders along the way. This report's recommendations are crucial for ensuring that women like Daisy are supported and that their contributions are recognised. Key recommendations that stand out include: - Supporting female professionals at all stages of the native title process. - Ensuring fair compensation for all First Nations people involved in reform efforts. - Investing in the capacity of First Nations community-controlled service sectors, PBCs, and other Aboriginal corporations to create leadership opportunities for women. I encourage everyone to engage with this report and support these essential reforms. #NativeTitle #IndigenousRights #GenderEquity #CulturalHeritage

We stand on the shoulders of those who come before us. Today is significant as it marks an unshackling of fear, a blossoming of hope, and a statement of conviction that women can - and will - challenge the systems that cause sexism, misogyny, and inequity in politics. This week, Next25 launch the first nationwide Improving Democracy: Transforming Parliament for Women program, inviting all women MPs to join a collective of Australian women driving change in parliaments across Australia and restoring trust with a disillusioned public. This launch is due in large part to the commitment and trust of NSW women MPs who dove into this program and continue to collaborate across party lines on amazing systems change work - you can hear some of them in the video below. Equally moving, is one participant recently calling the program "Women Transforming Parliament For All" 🎉 If you're interested in politics, democracy, or the way women are treated in either, please consider sharing this video. More info - https://lnkd.in/ggYPZf3U Charlotte Mortlock Chloё Spackman Renu Burr Lisa Doig #auspol #womeninpolitics #democracy

Promoting the participation and security of women in parliaments to strengthen democracy. Women Presiding Officers from across the Commonwealth of Nations, including Victoria’s Speaker The Hon Maree Edwards MP, were among the many women participating at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Sydney during the week. Issues discussed during the conference included promoting the political participation of young women and girls, security and support for women parliamentarians, and retention of women in parliaments. There are around 3,000 women parliamentarians in over 180 national and state parliaments within the Commonwealth of Nations. Sharing insights and experiences on issues impacting women in politics helps to promote equal participation of women in all facets of democratic societies. The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians network has a range of resources and conducts various programs to build the capacity of women parliamentarians and to raise awareness among male parliamentarians on issues affecting women. This includes gender-based violence, gender-sensitive parliaments, and anti-harassment. To find out more about the work of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians go to: https://lnkd.in/gb7uRA42 #womeninpolitics #womeninleadership #parliament #commonwealthofnations #internationalcooperation

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We need strong, supported women and trans folks in politics. Equal Voice knows this. As I see violence used so blatantly to assert power over others and the land, in Canada and around the world, I long for political leaders that inspire hope and take action for peace and justice. Maybe you do too... 👁 Politics Unveiled: A Closer Look at Women's Perceptions will soon be released by Equal Voice. 💡 It contains new data about what people in Canada think of their elected representatives and the political attitudes of women. 📢 March 8, 12pm ET join a webinar with powerhouses Chi Nguyen, ED of EV, and Oksana Kishchuk of Abacus Data to explore what can be done to increase representation in politics. 👐 Lumiere Consulting - Conseils Lumiere is proud to work with Equal Voice during this crucial time. Over the course of two years, Tania Cheng and I are supporting the staff and leadership to reflect on their programs and how to update them to meet the moment. We help them wade through their deep questions about their work and its impact on the world, make sense, and get to clarity. Find out more and register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/ePm-kwkz #internationalwomensday #feminism #politics #canadianpolitics #canada #womenshistorymonth #genderequality #genderequity

We are failing Aboriginal women more than our Governments are willing to accept. Imagine 90% of Aboriginal women suffering in silence, too afraid to trust the services meant to protect them. Without that trust, there are no safe paths to healing, no escape from violence. When we have research telling us that 90% of Aboriginal women are not disclosing their experiences of domestic and family violence and being 11 times more likely to die from assault at the hands of perpetrators, we are shamefully failing. Meaningful action is needed and that starts with self-determination supported with appropriate government investment. Your silence is heard.

#happyhumanrightsnews and, of course, #happywomensrightsnews A record number of women – 263 – were elected to the #UK's House of Commons ... Together, they comprise 40.5% ... a significant jump from their share in the previous polls (1/3) ... The new cabinet also includes a record high number of women (who together make-up 46% of the cabinet). Angela Rayner is the deputy PM, and Rachel Reeves is the chancellor of the exchequer, another historic 1st for a woman in the country. Also good news from #Mongolia who will have a record number of women in its new Parliament, with 32 of them elected taking the share of women to 25.4%, up from 17.3% ... This was the first election where a constitutional amendment mandated 30% of candidates be women. And #Rwanda which leads the world when it comes to women’s political representation, has strengthened the position further. After July’s Parliamentary election, 63.8% of elected MPs are women, up from 61% (courtesy of #WomenLead https://lnkd.in/ePJkstuC?) #womensrights #equality #genderequality

New paper published in Parliamentary Affairs, co-authored with Francesca Gains. We ask: how did the two largest Westminster parties appeal to women in the run-up to the 2024 general election? We draw on British Election Study data to explore what women want, and then assess the extent to which parties strategised to address their demands. We find a disconnect between women’s electoral demands and party attempts to ‘weaponise’ the woman question around status issues. Our paper is part of a special issue on Instability and Inequality in the British State - big thanks to Jack Newman and Patrick Diamond for putting it together! https://lnkd.in/d6bvV5U2

📢 "#Disinformation and #naturalhazards are just two examples of challenges that EMBs need to tackle in a gender-sensitive manner to effectively protect electoral integrity." Kudos to my colleague Julia Thalin for writing a very interesting article that provides some insight to the various tools we are developing as part of the International IDEA #ProtectingElections project supported by Global Affairs Canada. https://lnkd.in/ddYA5bsJ