"Many people still don’t understand that violating consent doesn’t always involve physical violence—it can also occur in more subtle ways."
The fact that less than 10% of the speakers during the General Debate are women obviously points to the global issue of the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.
The sexual health system we have today operates within a narrow framework. This leaves sapphic people, and other sexual identities, completely invisible.
"Transitioning from anti-abortion to pro-choice was not as easy or swift as it might seem. There was an internal struggle that lasted a long time because I was so focused on what the people who knew me would think of my decision."
New York comedians Claire and Ashley have built a brand - and a podcast - out of reading celebrity memoirs. Ahead of their first Aussie live tour, they make the case for gossip and discuss the lines they'd never cross.
"I’ve started to realise that whatever I feel in my gut doesn’t have to be right, but it needs to be considered. Knowing we needed to pivot - it felt like something was wrong."
In Nigeria, we have a particular way of accommodating a new baby into the family. Omugwo is the Igbo term for the traditional custom of postpartum care, where the mother of the new mother, or a relative, takes residence with her to care for her and child.
Phoebe shares her journey in cricket, the impact of female role models, and the team's preparation for the Women's T20 and World Cup.
Did you know humans have 2000 touch receptors in their finger pads to help them grab, touch, grip, and recognise various objects? Yeah, we didn't either. To take robotics to the next level, it turns out robots also need sensors. That’s where Contactile, led by engineer and CEO Heba Khamis, comes into play.
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