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Women's Advocacy

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Daughter [streaming video]
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The film is an exploration on the way women are viewed in society, shown from the view of three female lead characters as the audience follows each of them on a Friday night out in St. Kilda. Each woman varies in age, culture, wealth, education and social status, but their lives become entwined and affected by an act of violence this fateful night.

Australian Human Rights Commission
Dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights at home and abroad.
Feminist.com
News, specialist columns, activist campaigns, and interviews.
Feminist Majority
The Feminist Majority Foundation was founded in 1987, dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically.
History of Women's Rights
In ancient cultures, women had some rights that women in later cultures did not have. The early feminists -- early 19th century and before -- often focused on women's education and property rights. During the 19th century until 1920, women's rights activists often focused on suffrage. In the so-called second wave of feminism (1960s, 1970s) women's rights included reproductive rights, economic rights, equality at home and in the workplace, and more. Here's an overview of what's been meant by women's rights at different times in history."
International Women Suffrage Timeline
When did various nations give all women the right to vote? Many granted suffrage in steps -- some locales gave the vote for local elections first, or some racial or ethnic groups were excluded until later.
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)
AWID is an international, feminist, membership organisation committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women’s human rights
Plan Your Power: A Toolkit for Women's Rights Advocacy Planning
Toolkit. Written for Womankind Worldwide by Jessica Woodroffe with Emily Esplen and Sharon Smee. Designed by Anne Metcalfe.
UN Women 8 ways you can be a women's rights advocate today, and every day
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.

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Brazen Hussies

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A revealing documentary celebrating the legacy of the bold women of the Women's Liberation Movement who re-ignited the feminist revolution in Australia.

International Women's Day

IWD is celebrated every year on March 8, but why is this day important? What does the day signify? This Miniclip explores the origins of women's suffrage throughout Australia's modern history including the granting of voting rights for women. It also discusses damaging stereotypes for both girls and boys, the presence of gender inequality that still exists today, and how to celebrate the women in your own life.

Women in Australia 1890 -1990

Using archival footage and photographs, this is a fascinating portrayal in 4 parts. 1. 1890-1907 : Victorian notions of femininity and the first activists for the vote. 2. 1920-1935 : The 'flapper', scientific motherhood, and the Depression. 3. 1939-1950 : WWII, migration campaigns. 4. 1960-1990 : Social rebellion, Women's Liberation movement, equal pay, social change

AUSTRALIA AS A NATION

The Fight for Women's Rights in Australia

This clip illustrates the struggle for women's rights at the turn of the century. Background information and attitudes towards women are provided. Women achieved the right to attend university and vote during this era, and continued to fight for better labour laws and choices,

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