The Guardian • International Women's Day
Sydney marches for International Working Women’s Day
Participants at this year’s rally came from all over to gather on the steps of Sydney’s Town Hall despite train network chaos. Women and their...
Read moreIWD Quiz
Can you identify these women? Over centuries of struggle many women have played a leading role, whether it be against slavery, racism, exploitation, sexism or...
Read morePeace is possible
The CPA Brisbane Branch together with Australian Solidarity with Latin America (ASLA) held a successful collaborative event on Saturday 11th March to celebrate and commemorate...
Read morePauline Mitchell – 60 years a working class and peace activist
first met comrade Pauline Mitchell in late 1980s or early 1990s at Palm Sunday rallies and the Socialist Party of Australia, later the Communist Party of Australia, meetings.
Read morePlan of Action of the 22nd International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties
The 22nd International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) held on October 27-29, 2022 in Havana, Cuba defined the following main guidelines and actions...
Read moreJoan Williams – author, peace activist and fighter for women’s rights
When awarded the Order of Australia medal in 1996, Joan Williams accepted it on behalf of “her unrecognised sisters who serve the community.”
Read moreKatharine Susannah Prichard
The historical period in which Katharine Susannah Prichard grew up proved tumultuous politically.
Read moreIWD SA
In her welcome at Fidel’s, a venue belonging to the Workers’ Club, Sally Mitchell, president of the Port Adelaide Workers’ Club and the Port Adelaide...
Read moreHALF THE SKY
Many people are struggling to put a roof over their head for an affordable price. Current legislation at both state and federal level allows for...
Read moreNo space for transphobia on IWD
On the 8th of March, cities across the world will hold rallies in support of International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is a celebration of women and a day of solidarity and action around women’s issues.
Read moreREPORT: Brisbane International Women’s Day 2021
The 2021 IWD event for the Brisbane branch of the CPA was held as a joint activity with ASLA (Australian Solidarity with Latin America) on 7th March at the Redbrick Hotel in Brisbane.
Read moreIWD Greetings from CPA President
On this important date in which the world marks International Women’s Day, we reflect on the contributions made by women in the transformation of society.
Read morePut socialism back into IWD
The inspiration for International Women’s Day arose out of the struggle of working-class textile women to form trade unions and for the right to vote...
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Over the past 100 years or more Australian women have made many gains but huge hurdles remain to be overcome. The struggle is far from...
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