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Whether it’s new legislation or the accomplishments of female world leaders, we investigate the light and the dark in hard news. We break down what policy changes mean for our readers, while exploring how the world can be a better place.

Imane Khelif is the latest example of a historic gatekeeping of womanhood – Soaliha Iqbal explores more in this op-ed.
Chanel Contos speaks to Missing Perspectives about the Promoting Consent Initiative (PCI) - a new approach to consent education.
Jazmeen Payne speaks to Missing Perspectives about her lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence and advocating for safer communities for LGBTQIA+ people.
Many women journalists in Kosovo often face harassment, intimidation, and violence. Sonia Sarkar reports.
"Women's safety and gender-based violence were non-partisan issues leading up to the election, though simply agreeing that these things are important are not enough. It's time to start delivering on policies that will make a difference," writes Angelique Wan.
ICYMI: Hannah Ferguson, co-founder and CEO of Cheek Media, has announced her intention to run as an independent candidate for a New South Wales Senate seat in the next federal election.
"Ali France’s victory against Peter Dutton is a reminder to disabled women that we can transcend the ableist, sexist expectations placed on us," writes Laura Pettenuzzo.
"Once, a politician told me I wouldn’t make change if I didn’t join a party. Not only that, but I should recognise that politics is charity, and young people were selfish for not 'doing more'. I disagree," writes Tully Connor.
Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) webpage perfectly visualises the lacklustre effort Australia has given to the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) rights internationally.

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