The Gender-Wise event gathered philanthropic funders, influencers, and supporters to hear from Julia Gillard, Professor Rosie Campbell, and Professor Michelle Ryan from the GIWL on the crucial role of research and evidence in driving progress towards gender equality.

Interviewed by AIIW Board Member Catherine Fox AM, Ms Gillard reflected on what has changed 10 years on from her infamous misogyny speech, which has inspired her new book ‘Not Now, Not Ever’, and she reflected on the role philanthropy can play in progressing gender equality.

“A lot of change has happened, and it should reassure us that change is possible…The fact that we’ve moved the conversation forward should give us heart, it means we’re having the right conversation and people are putting a light on misogyny and sexism, said Ms Gillard

Philanthropy has moved forward too, transforming from “feel-good giving” to an evidence-based approach.

“Philanthropy has changed a lot, and it’s partly due to the huge global philanthropic funds, like Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – they’ve brought along evidence and data to what they do, and have worked out that the gender dynamic is key to transformative change.

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