We are an interdisciplinary research team of feminist academics in law, political economy and industrial relations investigating gender equality and the body at work. Lead by Elizabeth Hill Marian Baird Sydney Colussi at the University of Sydney #genderequality

Research resources including new publications and our Body@Work newsletter 👇 sydney.edu.au/business/our-r…

Significant development in New Zealand that highlights the impact of period stigma on the workforce: renews.co.nz/auckland-woman…

International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ 31 March 2022 Today we celebrate with gender diverse people across Australia by sharing stories, starting conversations and showing support. 🔗 Click on the link below for more information news.library.sydney.edu.au/trans-day-of-v…

An important policy development out of Spain this week #menstrualleave Spain could become the first Western nation to grant paid menstrual leave. How does Australia compare? sbs.com.au/news/article/s…

Spain set to approve monthly menstrual leave womensagenda.com.au/latest/spain-s…

Co-convenor of the Body@Work Project, Elizabeth Hill talks menstrual leave in Spain which could set a "new global standard" Spain’s menstrual leave: The countries that have already tried and tested days off for period pain euronews.com/next/2022/05/1…

Spain set to approve "unlimited" number of paid menstrual leave The Spanish government has officially unveiled plans to give an unlimited number of days off work for painful periods euronews.com/next/2022/05/1…

"Menstruation is a #humanrights issue. It is also a public health and development issue." UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem (UNFPA Executive Director) at the United Nations Human Rights Council's panel discussion on #menstrualhygiene. #HRC50

Exciting developments as menstrual health is included on the agendas of the Human Rights Council and the World Health Organization High Commissioner for Human Rights statement on menstrual health shar.es/afruPX

. Marian Baird's research has directly influenced public policy in paid parental leave and sexual harassment. Her current work through The Body@Work Project - USyd investigates how workplaces can offer inclusive & supportive experiences for workers. Learn more: bit.ly/3dXC8gJ

Why menopause is costing Australians billions a year and what might help change that abc.net.au/news/2022-10-0…

Australia's paid leave for pregnancy loss laws are good - but they could be better The Body@Work Project - USyd Prof Rae Cooper Melanie Keep @sammostyn theconversation.com/were-putting-g…

We're putting gender at the heart of the Fair Work Act, but there's still no compassionate leave for abortions theconversation.com/were-putting-g… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Congratulations to Professor Prof Rae Cooper and her team, including Associate Professor Elizabeth Hill and Miss Charlie Hock, who have been awarded a Australian Public Policy Institute Challenge Grant. 👏👏 #LeadershipInAction bit.ly/3hK0OL6

YOUR SAY: Should Australia introduce menstrual leave? The country's biggest unions are launching a national campaign for menstrual and menopause leave, saying it will help address gender equality in Aussie workplaces. #9News DETAILS: nine.social/2h8

“The most effective way of combating this unfairness is to create a uniform legislative standard allowing for additional leave days under the Fair Work Act. Women should be given at least 12 extra days leave a year” Jessica Heron, Lawyer mblackburn.com.au/3GB7Ls9

Groups are campaigning for menstrual and menopausal leave to be included in the Fair Work Act. Here’s what that means for HR. hrmonline.com.au/diversity-and-…

Washington Post's report on Spain's leading new paid menstrual leave policy refers to our research paper from The Body@Work Project - USyd Research with impact! @USyd_GEWLRI Sydney Colussi @BethGoldblatt Prof Rae Cooper Prof. Margaret E. Johnson Threads @margaretjohnson #menstruation washingtonpost.com/world/2023/02/…

Great article in Honi Soit on the need for a menstrual support system for university students still we bleed. honisoit.com/2023/03/still-… via Honi Soit