Missing Perspectives

December 8, 2023

New report presented at COP28 finds climate change is having a profound impact on girl's education in the Asia Pacific

As the world’s most influential climate experts convene for COP28, new research by Plan International and young people from three countries in the Asia Pacific has revealed the immense impact the climate crisis is having on girls’ and young women’s access to education.

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December 3, 2023

All eyes on me – being a woman with a disability in politics in Cameroon

When Odette Juimo contested the municipal elections of Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, in 2020, she made history. As a blind woman entering the realms of politics at the local level, she re-wrote the rules of political participation for people with disability.

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November 27, 2023

"It's very personal to me": Mackenzie Arnold and Audika announce a game-changing global partnership

Mackenzie Arnold has not only become a role model for women around the world but has also established a role for herself as an advocate and ambassador for hearing loss.

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November 25, 2023

Nafi's story: International Day to End Violence Against Women

I have come to the conclusion that to stop the widespread of rape and violence against women and children, we must keep raising awareness and help people recognize that a child's mental well-being is more crucial than preserving family ties or religious convictions. TW: Discussion of rape and sexual violence.

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November 20, 2023

Mariam Veiszadeh is getting the recognition she deserves

Mariam Veiszadeh, CEO of Media Diversity Australia - a trailblazing leader at the forefront of advocating for systemic change across Australian media to stamp out racism, was crowned the overall winner at the Asian-Australian Leadership Awards on Wednesday.

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November 17, 2023

Left behind: Young girls everywhere need to have access to the HPV vaccine

As we observe Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, there is a pressing need to ensure that all women everywhere have access to the HPV vaccine, along with appropriate screening and treatment to prevent unnecessary deaths. Report from the Pacific Friends of Global Health.

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November 16, 2023

What’s next? – The road to reconciliation without a Voice to Parliament

In light of the result of the Voice referendum, leading Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) consultant and founder of Nganya, Dixie Crawford explains why RAPs are more vital than ever.

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November 1, 2023

Not your Halloween costume

Carly Findlay writes about the 'extremely harmful' impacts of people dressing up as those with facial differences and skin conditions for Halloween.

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October 18, 2023

Maybe next time I represent Australia, I too will be worth the coverage

By Ashtyn Hiron

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September 27, 2023

Australia's Department of Home Affairs announced a landmark Refugee Advisory Panel – but there's a catch

Sounds great, right? Except that the job advertisement says the positions are unpaid. How can the government get things halfway right by recognising that lived experience matters enough to shape what they do, but not value it enough to pay it?

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