Seventy-five years of NATO, and just four women at the Summit

Some things never change, and 75 years since 12 men representing 12 countries signed the first North Atlantic Treaty, there were just four women attending the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. It says a lot about women’s representation around the world - Angela Priestley and Olivia Cleal share more.We also look at Australia’s first national examination of filicide figures, and why we need to be examining this right now. Plus, the NDIS was under the microscope this week: how and why did sex work get approved for NDIS funding?This podcast contains references that some listeners may find distressing. To avoid this content, you can choose not to listen from 5 min 40 sec to 11 min 55 sec.If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit http://www.ntv.org.au.Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Stories discussed this week:‘Art is a lie’: Kirsha Kaechele confesses to replicated Picasso artworks in MONA’s Ladies LoungeRecord number of women elected to UK parliament, with first female chancellor appointed138 children killed by parents in 8 years. It’s ‘senseless’ but research shows opportunities to stop itThe government wants to end gender-based violence in one generation but they have forgotten about children75 years of NATO but little change for women’s representationHow and why did sex work get approved for NDIS funding?The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.