Gender Institute 3rd Anniversary Event - a podcast by Experience ANU

The Gender Institute marked its 3rd anniversary on Friday 21 March 2014 with an inspirational lecture and discussion with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Ms Elizabeth Broderick from the Australian Human Rights Commission, who spoke on;

"Progressing gender equity and the role of male champions of change"

Commissioner Broderick was introduced by ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young, AO who lauded her committed advocacy and confirmed ANU support for her goals:

preventing violence against women and sexual harassment,
improving lifetime economic security for women,
balancing paid work and unpaid caring responsibilities,
promoting women’s representation in leadership, and
strengthening gender equality laws, monitoring and agencies.
Over 100 people attended the event and enjoyed a light lunch in the Hedley Bull reception area prior to proceedings. The 2013 student prizes for excellence in gender research were awarded by the Vice-Chancellor. The Gender Institute extends congratulations to all this years recipients and their supervisors for their excellent work.

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