Women's rights

It was the lowest of crimes, committed against the most undeserving of victims.

A secret app that enables women to alert friends if they are being threatened by their partners is being launched this week in memory of Lisa Harnum, who was thrown to her death from her apartment balcony by her abusive fiancé.

A French study has found that if you want a man at your feet you should wear stilettos.

Men are most likely to be perpetrators of domestic violence – but they're also an integral part of the solution. Clair Weaver meets four inspiring men who have confronted the ugly reality of violence against women in their everyday lives.

Inspired by the Bechdel Test, a Swedish video-game trade group wants to determine if video games that don't promote gender equality deserve a "sexist" label similar to those for violence, adult language, and sexually explicit content.

Six of the eight finalists for the 2015 Australian of the Year Award are women – the highest number of female finalists in the category since the State and Territory award process was introduced in 2003. They include Deborra-lee Furness (NSW), Rosie Batty (VIC), Hetty Johnston AM (QLD), Professor Lyn Beazley AO (WA), Dr Gill […]

A tall, attractive very (very) drunk brunette approaches you on the street – what do you do?

An image of a woman breastfeeding her baby at her university graduation has gone viral, but should a photo like this provoke such a strong reaction when it’s considered a natural part of mothering?

You can be the Prime Minister's chief of staff, but if you're a woman, you still won't be immune to sexism.

A woman called 911 and pretended to order a pizza to alert the police that her abusive boyfriend was assaulting her.