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AmnestyxWiSE Women's Rights Workshop

AmnestyxWiSE Women's Rights Workshop

17/09/2026–17/09/2026
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
tbd
Amnesty International University of Melbourne

What does it really mean to be a woman in STEM and what happens when gender, power and workplace culture collide?

Join Amnesty International UniMelb x Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) for an important conversation on women’s rights and experiences in STEM 🔬⚙️💜.

Hear from an incredible panel of women as they share their experiences and perspectives on navigating STEM spaces, tackling gender discrimination and harassment, responding to power imbalances, and creating safer and more equitable workplaces.

Whether you’re studying STEM, considering a career in the field and/or simply passionate about gender equality and women’s rights, come along to listen, learn and be part of the conversation.

Date: Thursday, 17 September
Time: 5:30PM–7:30PM
Venue: PAR-184-L1-127-Harold Woodruff Theatre (Old Microbiology Building)

Register here now.

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