more on feminism
Most of us at 2020women are Lady Gaga fans - we just love the way she dresses herself, her interest in emerging designers, her risk taking, her music, her individuality and her care for herself and others. And then, to top it all off, we found this video from 2011 where she talks about being a feminist. Enjoy!
about women's health
Women's Health Victoria provides a good collection of information about women's health which will be informative to all women. Most other State government's also provide information about health services for women.
Take a look and see what you think.
outdoor advertising
2020women presented a strong case for a G-rating on all outdoor advertisements and changes to the Sex Discrimination to control the use of sex in advertising at the final public hearing in the federal inquiry into billboard and advertising this week.
Human rights action plan
The Attorney-General's Department recently published a background paper giving information about the government's proposed approach and process for developing a new national human rights action plan. 2020women provided comments on the background paper, based on our philosophy that equality for women is a human rights issue.
non-compliant list
Twelve Australian companies have failed to comply with the requirements of the Equal Opportunities in the Workplace Act.
Who are they? What is workplace discrimination? Find out by reading the information in our reference library.
standing up to sexual harassment
Sexual harassment may no longer be in the news, but it is still in the workplace according to the feedback we receive.
If you are trying to deal with this problem, the information in our reference library might help you.
who offers paid maternity leave?
If your company is on this list, you are in luck; your employer offers paid maternity leave in addition to the government's scheme. If you know of other companies that should be on our list, tell us who they are.
small business assistance
Did you know that women own about half of all home based businesses in Australia, and more and more women are setting up their own business from home. If small business at home, or elsewhere, is your thing, where do you get help?
our stories
Stories reflect the diversity of women's lives and describe the challenges they face. Dreams drive change and growth and give women new ideas and a vision for what is possible.
Our latest report is from Kath Mazzella, who has an amazing story to share with you, and a dream worth listening to.
You are invited to share your story, or to encourage someone you know to share their story. Just enter your details on our storycatcher's page, or contact us.
about domestic violence
Domestic violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate or harm the other person. It occurs in different ways, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation or threats of violence.
The statistics on domestic and family violence are shocking. Official reports show one in three women are physically assaulted in their lifetime and 42 per cent of homicides are a result of domestic and family violence.
women work 66 days more than men for equal pay
Every year, the Agency responsible for equal opportunity for women in the workplace (EOWA) reminds us that women do not receive the same pay as men for equivalent work by calculating how many extra days after the end of the financial year that women have to work in order to earn the same as men. Find out just how unequal we are by reading our information on pay equity.
about 2020women
2020women is an Australian feminist organisation established to promote the equality of women by recognising and celebrating women's choices and aspirations, and by sharing stories and experiences, building the capability of women to make their choices with resilience and confidence.
your point of view
2020women provides women with the opportunity to express their opinions on important issues by conducting surveys. The results of these surveys are often presented to the relevant policy makers and other people who make decisions on issues affecting women. If you want to tell us about issues that are important to you, contact us and let us know what they are.
Australia's paid parental leave scheme
At last! The government's paid parental leave scheme is now fully functioning. The scheme provides up to 18 weeks' funded parental leave pay for eligible parents born or adopted on or after 1 January 2011.
If you want to know more about it, check out our reference library.
Jenni's blog
Feminist issues affect everyone in Australia. In Jenni's blog, we try to make feminist issues of interest to everyone.
Jenni's blog is also a place for you to tell us what you think – a place for talkback feminism.
