Nearly all countries in the region have criminalised either femicide or feminicide, which has had a tremendous impact on society.

Data show young Australian women are less politically engaged than men. Given the negative experiences of female politicians, that’s hardly surprising. But there’s a glimmer of hope.

While there is much to applaud in the government’s strategy, it neglects to deal with the unequal gender impacts of climate change.

Through acts of covert resistance, women have been driving change in family relationships, women’s sexuality and reproductive issues, and women’s cultural identities.