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The fight for gender justice ought to be intersectional and globally co-ordinated
By Sumeya Gasa on 28 April 2021
Some of humanity’s most devastating injustices have been overcome by movements that have a strong, unifying voice. From South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, to the civil rights movement in the US, people all over the world have continually fought for justice at multiple levels of society.
Although women and gender nonconforming people have contributed significantly to the gains of the racial liberation movements, their plight remains largely underappreciated. But, if we have learned anything from ongoing struggles for racial justice such as the #BlackLivesMatter movement, perhaps the movement for gender justice needs to be both co-ordinated at a global level and across intersectional contexts.
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Illawarra local Dr Samantha Wade has been crowned the New South Wales Young Woman of the Year Award.
The NSW Women of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution made by women across NSW to industry, communities and society.
The Awards profile women who have demonstrated excellence in their career and elsewhere, women who make significant contributions in their community and young women whose achievements make them leaders in changing the social and business landscape.
Dr Wade, who works at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, was chosen for her work on a team which developed a drug delivery device aimed at improving outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients
Share Dr Chant is a role model, especially for women, and has absolutely excelled in her chosen field to affect lasting change.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said Dr Chant was an inspiration for all women . Her leadership and dedication to her job ensured NSW was kept safe. Her work has been applauded around the world, Ms Taylor said.
2021 Women of the Year Award winners are: NSW Premier s Woman of the Year Award – Dr Kerry Chant Woman of Excellence Award – Dr Kerry Chant Regional Woman of the Year Award – Grace Brennan Cancer Institute NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award – June Riemer