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IWDA is a leading Australian organisation dedicated to advancing the rights of women, girls, and gender diverse people across Asia and the Pacific.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2009
Every day, young men and boys are targeted online by intentionally inflammatory content promoting old-school ideas about gender and relationships. 🧵(1/3) #16Days2025 #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence #FeministsTakeOnTheManosphere
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Over 60% of Australians think we’ve reached gender equality, but the reality is different. In the lead up to #IWD2026, meet the incredible women in Fiji challenging the systems holding them back. Hear and celebrate their stories, and join the movement. https://t.co/cgqBLYhttO
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January 26 is not a neutral date. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it marks invasion and ongoing colonial harm. We stand in solidarity, recognising this day as one of mourning, survival and remembrance.
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January 26 is #NotADateToCelebrate. It marks the beginning of violent colonial invasion and ongoing dispossession for First Nations peoples. IWDA does not recognise January 26 as a public holiday since 2021. Learn more: Learn more: https://t.co/MUP8UM4eE4
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A major win after 9 years of advocacy! The Jiwaka Provincial GBV & SARV Plan has been officially launched and endorsed by Governor Hon. Simon Kaiwi Minj - a critical step toward safer communities for women and girls in PNG. Proud of VoC and all advocates driving change.
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2026 is here, and our commitment to advancing gender equality is stronger than ever! Together, we’ll keep driving progress, making impact and shaping a brighter future. We look forward to reconnecting with all of you soon.
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Thank you to our supporters and partners for standing with us this year and for the vital work you do every day toward gender equality for all. Our office is now closed for the holidays and will reopen on 5 January. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful season. See you in 2026!
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What a year it's been here at IWDA! We marked 40 years of impact, launched a new strategy and brand, and continued to stand alongside our incredible partners to drive bold, transformative change across the region. Find out more in our Annual Report: https://t.co/i0YKFxAXBd
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Across the Pacific and Asia, women’s rights organisations and feminist activists are working every day to challenge harmful attitudes and end violence against women and girls. IWDA’s partners continue to lead vital advocacy, provide support, and drive change in their communities.
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This year, during the 16 Days of Activism, IWDA highlighted the growing impact of the manosphere on women, girls and gender diverse people. In partnership with Tomorrow Man Tomorrow Woman, we’ve been calling for people to share their experiences and help shift the conversation.
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It's not too late to add your voice and help us build the case for long-term meaningful change. https://t.co/q0Q1rWBvZ4
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Our 16 Days Campaign has just wrapped up - thank you to everyone who generously shared their experiences with us! Your stories highlight why it is so important that this conversation centres the voices of women, girls and gender diverse people.
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From supporting survivors of violence, to empowering new leaders, to ensuring people with disabilities are meaningfully included, our collective work is changing lives and shifting systems. Explore our Annual Report: https://t.co/dpKvouB1Nc
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This year IWDA stepped into a new era, standing alongside our partners to drive bold, transformative change across our region. Together we saw safer communities created, feminist movements strengthened, and opportunities for women, girls, and gender-diverse people expanded.
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Have you ever come across subtly (or not-so-subtly) anti-women content in your feed? Do you know someone who's suddenly become obsessed with ideas about 'manliness'? Share your experience with the manosphere today via our short five-question survey: https://t.co/o1T6fP5wMu
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On IDPwD, we recognise PWDSI and OPDs in Solomon Islands for advancing disability rights and inclusive livelihoods. Their work shows what’s possible when barriers fall and leadership is supported. Together, we can build inclusive communities for all. https://t.co/0dvUEdLVQs
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How have you been impacted by content from the manosphere? How is it influencing the people around you? Share your story with us today: https://t.co/GCermJjXmz
#16Days Learn more about Tomorrow Man & Tomorrow Woman’s at https://t.co/Duvm8yN7jL and https://t.co/pQ57v7JWux.
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To develop real solutions, we need to look at the impact that online misogyny is having on all of us. This #16Days of Activism, join us in changing the conversation about the manosphere: https://t.co/pXHdzt9OQ6 (3/3) #16Days2025 #EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence
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The 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.
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The growing prominence of misogynistic networks like the manosphere is changing how young men and boys view #GenderEquality, affecting their health & wellbeing and shaping how they interact with the women and girls in their lives. (2/3) #16DaysOfActivism #EndDigitalViolence
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