Sex Discrimination e-Festival of Ideas
Young people around the country are being asked to talk online to federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick next week when she takes part in the e-Festival of Ideas as part of National Youth Week. Commissioner Broderick will co-present a panel, Reworking Feminism – What does gender equality mean in the 21st Century, as part of the five day festival of live and free-flowing discussion on contemporary issues around democracy, media, arts and social change.
The panel will have guests including author Emily Maguire, long-time feminist activist Eva Cox and Amanda Tattersall from Unions NSW, who will be discussing broader themes of the ‘Listening Tour,’ such as economic independence for women, work and family balance over the life cycle, and freedom from discrimination, harassment and violence.
“Participation is at the heart of human rights and this e-Festival encourages young people to make their voices heard in shaping the gender equality agenda for Australia. I look forward to a lively and informative discussion of these important issues,” Ms Broderick said.
The e-Festival of Ideas is a yearly event presented by Vibewire Inc, a non-profit youth media organisation. It runs from 8 – 12 April. To register please visit this web site.
To contribute directly to Commissioner Broderick’s ‘Listening Tour’ Blog go to this web site.
