Women’s consultation BBQ with Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre

Meeting with staff of Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services

Community consultation in Wangkatjungka, Fitzroy Valley

We sometimes hear that young people are not interested in gender equality or that feminism is irrelevant to young women.

On these important questions, I am keen to hear from young women and men directly, to understand what you see as the critical issues for gender equality in 2008, and what role you see for yourselves in building a fairer and more equal Australia.

To hear the views of young people, I will be co-presenting a panel as part of the ‘e-Festival of Ideas’ during National Youth Week from 8-12 April 2008. The e-Festival is a yearly event presented by Vibewire Inc, a non-profit youth media organisation.

The panel is titled, ‘Reworking Feminism: What does gender equality mean in the 21st century.’

The panel will feature a number of guests who will discuss the Listening Tour themes with young people: 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 innovative event encourages young people to have your say to shape the gender equality agenda for Australia. I encourage you to pass this on to any young people whom you think might be interested.

To register for the e-Festival of Ideas and for more information please visit www.vibewire.net/efestival

Liz