Adolescence is a critical developmental period characterised by rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes that are often accompanied by declines in social and emotional wellbeing. This paper argues for an approach to promoting adolescents’ wellbeing tailored specifically to boys and girls and presents a cross-national analysis of social and emotional outcomes among adolescent girls and...

Gender equality is central to sustainable development and is a crucial enabler of global security, stability and prosperity, but progress is stagnating or regressing across much of the developing world. This report assesses the current situation and suggests changes to reverse the regression of gender equality in the developing world.

This report is the outcome of research conducted with culturally and racially marginalised girls and young women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in South West Sydney in 2025. The research aim was to explore the barriers and enablers impacting girls and young women's civic engagement and their aspirations within Australian society.

The Inquiry into Women's Pain in Victoria gathered insights on the experiences of girls and women with pain conditions and in accessing pain relief. This report captures these lived experiences and presents recommendations to government on how to improve healthcare services for women, girls and gender diverse people. The recommendations set a clear roadmap for...

The National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 outlines Australia’s national approach to improving health for all women and girls in Australia. This initial baseline report provides a current state assessment of the strategy, considering how it has been implemented from its commencement in 2020 to May 2024. It identifies five improvements and five gaps.