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“When I was going through my journey from five years old till 11, it was quite frightening because I was beginning to lose memory of my family.” 
The ongoing mpox outbreak is putting further pressure on a nation already made vulnerable after decades of conflict, gender-based violence, food insecurity and poverty.
Phoebe sat down with leading gender equality advocate Natasha Stott Despoja to discuss the state of women's rights around the world - and her work with both CEDAW and the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
After starting her athletic journey in hockey, Sophie McDonald found her true calling in AFLW. In this candid interview, she shares how she transitioned between sports, navigated the pressures of professional competition, and faced the challenges of burnout with resilience and support.
Payman reflects on life as an independent senator after quitting the Labor Party in July.
As Minister for Women, I want more for women in this country who deserve to be treated and paid fairly. But I know this isn’t just a matter of social principle, it’s about unleashing our full economic potential.
Flo Health - best known as a period tracker app - has raised $200 million to plough into its next phase of growth. The company says it's a win for FemTech, but not all female founders are convinced.
With the surging rate of unemployment in Kenya, and the youth making 68 per cent of the unemployed, it was just a matter of time before the building anxiety erupted.

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