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What is voices in movement?
Voices in Movement is the online blog space for Voices of Influence Australia.
Voices in Movement champions the work and contributions of our committed community of human rights defenders.
We are fostering a supportive space, allowing young people to vocalise their passion, research and lived experience, on the issues they care about.
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Our publication seeks to promote, support and mentor those who are passionate about human rights, across all stages of life and experience.
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Our body of published work is grounded in comprehensive research, and analysis, with a focus on uplifting human rights principles.
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Voices of Influence seeks to highlight the voices and opinions of those with lived experience, and support young creatives with a story to tell.
If I look upset, it’s because I’m doing 100% of the work but only getting 87% of the pay: a look into Australia's gender pay gap.
The gender pay gap is one of the most hotly argued shortcomings of a patriarchal world in Australian society. It has a direct effect on every aspect of women’s livelihoods, and is something that will take many decades to rectify.
Unmasking the Patriarchy’s Mascot: Awareness is the first step to action
It’s a fine line in allyship to rightly show up, but to not to make these conversations about yourself or your feelings.
Men can become champions of change by getting uncomfortable, examining their own behaviours (including the way they contribute to damaging sub-cultures) and becoming active contributors to advancing gender equality. A large part of this effort involves active listening - listening to women and their needs and experiences.
Choice is Freedom
One of the most earth shattering outcomes of Roe v Wade is the dangerous message it sends to the world at large about how readily and easily a woman's right to choose can be removed. Choices is freedom. Choice is equality. Choice is balance. Choice is safety.
