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    Category - Social Justice and Advocacy

    Social Justice and Advocacy

    Fighting about feminism

    Words by Ella, 23 VIC I was sitting at a coffee shop talking to my boyfriend when we got into an enamoured discussion about feminism. His stance: feminism is divisive. It does more harm than good in advancing the cause...

    Ella, 23 VIC

    5 min read
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    I am not your daughter.

    Words by Jessica, 23 NSW This article contains themes of sexual assault, harassment and violence towards women which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the...

    3 min read
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    I Can’t Breathe

    Words by Fibha, 22 NSW “I can’t breathe”; You hear us repeat! Yet, there’s no action, Just an attraction, For a fraction of bystanders. As we’re put down to the ground; With cuffs on our hands, And knees on our necks...

    Words by Fibha, 22 NSW

    2 min read
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    The Scary Man in the Dark

    Words by Ella, 23 VIC This article contains themes of sexual assault which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a...

    Words by Ella, 22 VIC

    2 min read
    I am angry
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    I Am Angry

    This article contains themes about sexual assault mentions, rape mention, casual racism, which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or...

    Words by Geetanjali, 23 ACT

    4 min read
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    Good Little Girl

    This article contains themes about abusive relationships which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a Safe Space page...

    Words by Ella, 22 VIC

    2 min read
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    Stealthing: The Silent Sexual Assault

    This article contains themes about sexual assault, coercion and incremental consent which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our...

    Words by Laura, 25 NSW

    5 min read
    Freedom Once isn't Freedom Forever | WhyNot?
    Social Justice and Advocacy

    Freedom Once isn’t Freedom Forever

    Words by Stephanie, 22 NSW COVID-19 is testing not only our health, but also our patience for freedom. History has taught us freedom comes at a great price.  As the COVID-19 pandemic lays waste to the global social...

    Words by Stephanie, 22 NSW

    4 min read

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