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BBC News Published image copyrightThe Good Society image captionA video showing a young woman smearing milkshake on a man's face is used as an example of requiring consent The Australian government has been criticised for a new education campaign designed to teach schoolchildren about consent and sexual assault. The online programme uses metaphors such as eating tacos and smearing milkshake on someone's face to depict disrespect and abuse. Equality activists have described the videos as "bizarre" and "concerning". The government has defended the campaign, which it said was created with the he...

Grace Tame makes history with mag cover Australian of the Year and sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame has made history by appearing on the cover of Marie Claire. Here’s why the edition is so special. Lifestyle by Ally Foster 17th Apr 2021 11:08 AM Australian of the Year Grace Tame has made history by becoming the first non-celebrity to appear on the cover of Maire Claire. The 26-year-old is a sexual abuse survivor and has been heralded as a game-changing voice in the national conversation about sexual assault and harassmen...

“We don’t need more talking, we need action.” Executive director of advocacy group Fair Agenda Renee Carr said the survey was “staggering”. “We don’t need a strawpoll on whether or not survivors get the best quality support and reform, we need leadership,” she said.  The survey, which will be open until 31 July, includes questions such as what are the major issues facing people experiencing gendered violence, what outcomes are most relevant for a national strategy against violence, and what could be improved to prevent family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia.  READ...

The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education is hosting events throughout April to raise awareness of the impact of sexual assault and show support for sexual assault survivors. This year is the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Melissa Wilkerson, victim advocate for Student Affairs, said the month focuses on activities that teach sexual assault awareness and ways to get involved in sexual assault prevention. Lanie Stutz, victim advocate for Student Affairs, said the “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Installation showcases various sexual assault survivor ...

Valerie Jarrett and Civic Nation Usher in Fresh Era of Social Advocacy “Change often seems impossible until we, the people, make it inevitable," said Jarrett. Valerie Jarrett | Photo credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP + Getty Images The nation and world came to know Valerie Jarrett during her eight years as a senior advisor in former president Barack Obama’s White House. There, the Chicago lawyer turned Washington, D.C. power broker helped America’s first Black commander in chief make policy and history.   Today, while supporting the new Biden-Harris administration, Jarrett rema...