International Day of the Girl

This week, the world has watched on as the conflict between Israel and Hamas unfolded. In today’s episode, we discuss what we know so far and how it will impact women and girls caught in the middle, particularly off the back of International Day of the Girl Child. We managed to find some bright spots amidst the darker news we’ve seen, including Cheng Lei’s release from Chinese prison, plus the VC fund ALIAVIA committing to only investing in companies with at least one female co-founder. Most of all, with everything going on in Australia and around the world, we call on you to be kind to one another.Stories included this week:‘We want more female-led billion dollar startups’: Robyn Denholm and Carol Schwartz back female-led VC‘Tight hugs, teary screams’: Cheng Lei released from three-year detainment in ChinaPeace activist feared abducted, as Gaza conflict enters its fifth dayThe climate crisis is an emergency for girls’ rights globallyShocking statistics from Plan International confirm long road ahead for gender equalityWorld Mental Health Day: financial stress one of the main triggers of poor mental health for Australian womenThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.