City of Sydney evicts women’s legal charity for holding biological sex matters
You would think a city council trying to axe a women’s legal service for its politics would be one of the biggest stories in the country. Yet the fate of an organisation helping women and girls affected by domestic and sexual violence in Sydney has barely touched mainstream media.
Read moreWhy we must support Queensland senator’s efforts to cut Medicare funding for sex-selective abortions
As a result of son-preference cultures where males are prized over females, the practice of abortion disproportionately impacts little girls, who are subject to violence and discrimination before they are even born.
Read morePoland’s new protections for babies with disabilities should be celebrated
By Rachael Wong
Over the past two weeks, thousands of people in Poland have been protesting a new Constitutional Court ruling that found abortions on the basis of disability unconstitutional, demanding for women to have “freedom of choice”.*
Read moreSouth Australia introduces bill that will allow abortion to birth
By Rachael Wong
Michelle Lensink MLC has introduced a bill into South Australia’s Upper House that will legalise abortion up until birth.
Read moreOn this International Day of the Girl, we must condemn the insidious violence of sex-selective abortion
By Rachael Wong, originally published in The Spectator Australia
Today is the International Day of the Girl Child, an opportunity to address the unique challenges girls face around the world and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
Read moreSporting bodies release guidelines allowing biological men to play in women’s sports
By Rachael Wong
Eight peak Australian sporting bodies have released guidelines for the inclusion of transgender athletes. They are AFL, Hockey Australia, Netball Australia, Rugby Australia, Tennis Australia, Touch Football Australia, UniSport Australia and Water Polo Australia.
Read moreGovernment pledges 700 new safe places for victims of domestic violence
By Rachael Wong
The federal government has announced 40 new projects to provide around 700 new safe places for women and children escaping domestic violence across the country. The extra beds are expected to accommodate about 6000 people each year.
Read moreNSW Abortion Law Reform Bill: One year on
By Rachael Wong
Today marks one year since the controversial Abortion Law Reform Bill passed the NSW Parliament – a tragic step backwards for women and children in NSW.
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