Welcome to the last Weekly Round-up* for 2011! How quickly this year has flown – but before we start making New Years resolutions and plans for 2012, let’s take a look at the week that was
Around the Country
- The Age reports on how justice collides with custom for women in Afghanistan
- In South Australia, changes to domestic and family violence laws will see greater protection for women
- Dont forget that you can read all of Minister Ellis’s press releases here
Much of the news this week centred on the changes to cabinet, and the impact this will have
- The Australian reported on firsts for women
- The SMH took a more personal look at the achiemevements and challenges of Nicola Roxon and Tanya Plibersek
Internationally
- New research in the UK shows that “”lads’ mags”” could be legitimising hostile and sexist attitudes towards women
- the joint winners of the Nobel Peace Prize receive their awards and comment on what they have achieved
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Upcoming Events
- 5th World Congress on Family Law and Childrens Rights is now calling for papers – find out more here
- International Women’s Conference is being held in Cairns 14th – 15th June 2012