The Latest 6 Female Activists On How They Found Their Voice Activism isn't always about taking to the streets. In this special series by acclaimed photographer Jez Smith, six women share their own brand of activism and show us why our voices are the most important tools we have. By Natalie Cornish The Latest Activism isn't always about taking to the streets. In this special series by acclaimed photographer Jez Smith, six women share their own brand of activism and show us why our voices are the most important tools we have. By Natalie Cornish Previous article Ruth Fox On Making Body-Positive Art: ‘I Want My Art To Encourage The Beauty In The Alternative’ Next article Ultra Violette’s Ava Matthews On Building That Cult Aussie Sunscreen Brand You Love Activism defined 2019. From the pro-democracy protests on the streets of Hong Kong, to the Extinction Rebellion movement bringing cities to a standstill while raising awareness of the climate crisis, and the pro-life campaigners who successfully helped decriminalise abortion in NSW, the global mobilisation of voices has touched every generation, regardless of gender or ethnicity, in the past 12 months. In a divided world, activism has brought people together under a united aim.As we live in these uncertain times, we wanted to bring you an uplifting photographic series about social change made on an individual level. While many of us feel helpless right now, it’s a nice reminder that our individual actions always have the power to make a difference. Workout buddies Rachel, Kim and Laura started Food and Lycra seven years ago. The platform tackles negative body image and diet culture among young women. Here, they discuss helping young women realise their potential through movement and sport – regardless of shape, size and colour. Read their story here. Finding Your Voice is a special photographic series highlighting female activism. findingyourvoice Best Of Future Women Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By Melanie Dimmitt Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By Melanie Dimmitt Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By Sally Spicer Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
