Equality Rights Alliance

Equality Rights Alliance is Australia’s largest feminist network advocating for women’s equality, women’s economic security and leadership and recognition of women’s diversity. We bring together more than 70 organisations with an interest in advancing women’s equality and women's human rights. ERA started life as WomenSpeak, a national non-government network of women's organisations and women’s advocates which operated from 2001 to 2010. Equality Rights Alliance is one of six National Women’s Alliances. We are funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Office for Women and are led by YWCA Australia. ERA believes the advancement of women and the achievement of equality are matters of fundamental human rights. We advocate for gender equality, women’s leadership and government policy responses that support women’s diversity. Using a range of methods to consult and engage with women in Australia, ERA works to bring the voices of women from diverse life situations to policy makers.