Missing Perspectives

The meaning behind the 'men or bear’ signs at this weekend's rallies

Australia, Published April 28, 2024

This weekend, tens of thousands of Australians marched to call for an end to the violence against women epidemic in the country. Meet the women behind the viral 'man or bear' signs at the Sydney rally.

#YourMoveMet: The International Campaign Shaking Up The Met Gala

Global, Published March 13, 2024

Individuals with a disability, particularly those who are wheelchair users, have yet to grace the prestigious steps of the MET Gala.

Gender pay gaps have been released and here's how some of the biggest companies performed

Australia, Published February 26, 2024

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has released median gender pay gap data for Australian private sector employers with 100 or more employees.

New report from Football Australia highlights the impact of the Matildas

Australia, Published February 22, 2024

Football Australia today unveiled a comprehensive post-tournament report on the Legacy ’23 strategy, marking a significant milestone in the journey of Australian football.

"Now that we have a voice - we have to keep fighting for change": In conversation with Michelle Battersby

Australia, Published February 14, 2024

Missing Perspectives sat down with Michelle Battersby, founder of social media app 'Sunroom,' to discuss fertility anxiety, the challenges facing female founders, and what needs to change in the workplace.

France is one step closer to enshrining the right to abortion in its constitution

Global, Published January 30, 2024

In a historic vote on Tuesday, the French National Assembly passed a bill that could see the country become the first in the world to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution.

Who is Torrie Lewis, Australia's fastest-ever woman?

Australia, Published January 29, 2024

ICYMI: Over the weekend, 19-year-old track and field athlete Torrie Lewis became Australia's fastest-ever woman.

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The “healthy glow” of a sun tan is anything but

Australia, Published January 23, 2024

It’s clear that people across the country continue to have unhealthy love of sun tanning – which causes premature ageing, irreparable skin damage, changes to DNA and even death from skin cancer.

The 'motherhood penalty' extends to the quality of women's jobs

Australia, Published January 16, 2024

The “motherhood penalty” women face after having a child affects not only pay but job quality too, according to research co-authored by the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership.

Robyn Lawley: AI-generated images of women in modelling is as scary as it sounds

Australia, Published December 20, 2023

She’s a living doll. Sentient yet pliable. Obedient yet desired. Malleable into whatever we wish to make her. She’s AI.

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

Australia, Published December 8, 2023

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.

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

Global, Published December 2, 2023

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.