International Women’s Day 2025: Breaking Barriers: Safety, Empowerment, and Equality for Women in Marginalised Communities.

About the Event:

This event shines a spotlight on the unique challenges faced by women in marginalised communities, including refugees and culturally diverse groups. It explores sexual assault, domestic abuse, and sexual health as interconnected barriers to women’s safety, empowerment, and equality.

What to Expect:

As part of International Women’s Day 2025 and its theme, “March Forward – Turn Promises into Progress,” this event will:

• Discuss Critical Issues: A panel of experts will address systemic barriers perpetuating inequality and violence, focusing on culturally sensitive and actionable solutions.
• Share Resilience Stories: In conversation with Anyier Yuol, hear from Noor Azizah, a Rohingya woman, genocide survivor, and advocate for refugees.
• Participate in interactive activities and speed networking to connect with like-minded individuals.

Why It Matters:

Women in marginalised communities face unique challenges:

• 1 in 3 migrant and refugee women in Australia reports experiencing domestic violence, often compounded by financial and emotional abuse. (Source: ABC News)
• Cultural stigma often silences survivors of sexual assault, particularly in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. (Source: Australian Institute of Criminology)
• Taboos around sexual health limit women’s access to critical healthcare and education, perpetuating cycles of inequality. (Source: OHCHR)

These barriers highlight the urgency of fostering safety, empowerment, and equality for all women.

This year, Lead Beyond Education is proud to partner with Australian Catholic University Blacktown Campus and sponsored by SydWest Multicultural Services to deliver this impactful event.