1975 was declared International Women’s Year. 50 years on, the ‘revolution in our heads’ is still being fought
Australia was a trailblazer from the inception of International Women’s Year. But despite the gains, there are still forces ...
Key documents “missing” from 1975 Canberra Coup
The murky disappearances of critical archives point further to the high-level involvement of the ruling apparatuses in the US ...
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Australia's Pioneering Role in International Women's Year and Beyond
In 1972, the UN announced 1975 as International Women's Year (IWY), marking a global movement for women's rights. Australia, under Elizabeth Reid's leadership, played a key role in this historic push ...
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Australian Open
The Australian Open is a Grand Slam tournament held live from Melbourne for two weeks in January, finishing on Australia Day. Founded in 1905, women have been competing in the Aussie Open since 1922.
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1975 Was Declared International Women's Year. 50 Years On, The 'Revolution In Our Heads' Is Still Being Fought
the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1975 as International Women's Year (IWY). This set in train a series of world-changing events, in which Australia was to play a significant part.