The Global Institute for Women's Leadership
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GIWL (pronounced 'jewel') was founded by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard with a simple mission – to bring together research, practice and advocacy into a powerful force for change towards gender equality.
Based at ANU and led by renowned gender equality expert and co-author of the 'glass cliff' theory, Professor Michelle Ryan, we are a multi-disciplinary research institute with world-leading expertise on workplace gender equality and leadership.
We believe that advancing gender equality requires a whole-of-society approach and work across government, non-profits, academia and corporations connecting those looking to advance change in their fields with the evidence on what actually works. By working to implement change where it matters most, we aim to eradicate the root causes of systemic gender inequality and create safe, fair and equitable cultures where all people thrive.
What we do
When it comes to gender equality, we take a three-pronged approach at the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership...
Research
Creating an evidence base by undertaking cutting-edge research and drawing together existing best practice findings from around the world.
Learn more about our world-leading research.
Practice
Translating this research into evidence-based, solutions-focused policy, practice and training.
Find out more about how you can work with us to advance equality in your area.
Advocacy
We work with communities, academics, experts and policymakers from across countries and sectors to advocate for lasting change towards gender equality.
Explore how we have shaped policy and advanced equality in Australia and beyond.
Our latest news, research and events
Understanding gender norms across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines & Vietnam
Across Southeast Asia, gender norms are shifting – shaping who takes on caring responsibilities, who participates in the workforce, and who is seen as a leader or decision-maker. Understanding how powerful these norms are, and how they are changing, is essential to knowing where progress is happening, and where more targeted action is needed. In this report, we examine how attitudes, behaviours and advocacy interact across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, offering fresh insight into how gender expectations are evolving in the region. Drawing on 8,000 survey responses from young urban adults, alongside in-depth interviews, expert consultations and in-country validation workshops, this research provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots of gender norms in Southeast Asia to date.
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How can you get involved?
Solving the world’s most pressing problems cannot be done by a single type of expert working in isolation. We bring together diverse perspectives and different fields of research, and convene academics, policymakers, advocates and a wide range of organisations to understand and implement change where it matters most.
So, whether you're representing an organisation, are an academic or student working on gender-related research, or are just interested in learning more about gender equality, there are loads of ways you can get involved with our work at GIWL.
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