Gender equality
Alternative labels
Gender inequality
Strategy
Australian national action plan on women, peace and security 2012-2018
This plan is a whole of government effort, coordinated by the Office for Women. It consolidates and builds on the broad program of work already underway in Australia to integrate a gender perspective into peace and security efforts, protect women and girls’ human rights, and promote their participation in conflict prevention, management and resolution.
Report
Report on the review into the treatment of women at the Australian Defence Force Academy
This report examines the adequacy and appropriateness of measures to promote gender equality and to ensure women’s safety in the Australian Defence Force Academy. The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is conducting a Review, firstly of the treatment of women at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) (phase one) and, secondly, reviewing the effectiveness...
Report
What stops women from reaching the top? Confronting the tough issues
This survey of 842 Australian business professionals debunks the myth that competing work-home priorities are the greatest block for women seeking senior management roles.
Report
Progress of the world's women 2011–2012
Women in the Asia-Pacific Region still face significant injustice - especially in relation to domestic violence, household decision making and land rights.
Strategy
National plan to reduce violence against women and their children 2010–2022
Released in 2011, this 12-year national plan was an COAG initiative supported by Commonwealth, state and territory governments working with the community and includes the first three-year action plan.