Our Watch CEO

Since appearing on @ABCthedrum last week discussing @ANROWS community attitudes about violence against women, it's troubling to see people writing to say "both sides" are responsible. When men are literally MURDERING women often, there's no "both sides" to this debate. #TheDrum

We need to end the scourge of #familyviolence in our lifetime. Honoured to be able to contribute to the evidence-based, research-driven work @OurWatchAus does to prevent violence against women and their children.

THREAD: I end my seven-year term as Sex Discrimination Commissioner this month. I've driven fundamental changes to workplace gender equality in Australia. Here’s how… 1/9

JUST IN: National Community Attitudes Survey found Australians attitudes towards violence against women have improved, but there is still a long way to go. @AmandaRishworth @JElliotMP @Chanelcontos @DLulabele

.@NStottDespoja was the founding Chair of @OurWatchAus and Australia’s former Ambassador for Women and Girls. She is the first Australian is 28 years to serve on the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. #CEDAW #16Days #PushForward

Higher levels of #GBV during the pandemic, reduced services, plus home/online learning has had significant impacts on girls' #education. A @dfat case study shows policymakers can do more to make schools and communities safer for girls #16DaysofActivism dfat.gov.au/development/to…

(1/2) Sex Discrimination Commissioner @Kate_Jenkins_ addressing the @PressClubAust today on gender equality in Australia including the role of media reporting on sexual harassment.

Immensely proud of this new partnership. Gender-based inequality and violence have to be addressed. It must be. And universities like Victoria University can be a big part of the solution.

Thanks you generous & trailblazing @sammostyn. I appreciate the many kind tweets this w/end. Grateful to Fiona Carruthers @FinancialReview…even when telling tales out of school! There is still so much work to do #genderequality #CEDAW @OurWatchAus

Today I announced that an Albanese Labor Government will invest $100million to deliver up to 720 additional safe places for women and children leaving violent situations. @PressClubAust

The Respect@Work website is the first of its kind in Australia - a one-stop-shop containing resources about sexual harassment at work. Everything on the website is free, easy to access and easy to use. Check it out here: respectatwork.gov.au. #RespectatWork @Kate_Jenkins_

“It is you who can change the narrative of this country. Heal the nation. Finish the unfinished business. It’s time. In fact, it’s overdue.” A special message from Pat Anderson AO, Co-Chair of the Uluru Dialogue. We’re counting on you, the Australian people, to get this done.

Joining #FWD50 from across the world, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner @tweetinjules talks cyber safety and regulating not only content, but conduct.

Thank you to the team at @D_AccessEcon for tackling this critical issue on the root cause of gender inequity & presenting the challenge to us all to unleash the full potential of Australians. #Breakingthenorm L-R: Sruthi, Rhiannon, @corporatefox @EvieFoxKoob @AIIWomen @sammostyn

New @ANROWS research led by @Kate_FitzGibbon reveals critical gaps in the current support available for children & young ppl using adolescent #FamilyViolence, finding that 89% of young ppl who used violence had experienced #ChildAbuse: loom.ly/-zGQwmU

Did you know that roughly 9 out of 10 leaders of major Australian companies are white? Australia’s major institutions, including business, government and media do not reflect the diversity of our society. Learn more and take action at bit.ly/3O6YNDe #ItStopsWithMe

One of the ways we can stop violence against women before it starts is by working within our school system. Respectful relationships education uses the education system as a catalyst for change to create a future free from violence @MonashGFV canberratimes.com.au/story/7818181/…

On Monday the Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher joined the six National Women’s Alliances to discuss the intersecting issues women & girls face & the policy solutions needed to achieve gender equality in Australia.

We send condolences to the family & friends of WA woman Sajida Tasneem, allegedly murdered overseas by her father-in-law on June 11. A respected community member, Ms Tasneem leaves behind three children. We must continue to speak out against violence & take action to prevent it.