International Women's Day: March 4 Justice

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To mark International Women's Dy 2021, politics from the moon talks to Janine Hendry from Women's equality movement March 4 Justice.

Over the last few weeks scandal has engulfed the Australian Government. Multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment on the parliamentary estate has rocked Australian politics. The perceived lack of action to investigate and or take action on these allegations has led to a groundswell of anger and disbelief around Australia. March 4 Justice, one such movement that has sprung up in light of these event has organised a march on parliament to call for change.

Listen to Janine explain how the movement sprung up and why so many people across Australia are disturbed by recent events.

*Since recording this episode the Australian Government has appointed Kate Jenkins, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner to lead an independent investigation into the culture of Parliament House.*

March 4 Justice can be found on www.march4justice.com.au
or on social media via @march4justiceau 

If you have been effected by anything talked about in this episode or on the associated media stories on this story Politics from the Moon strongly urges you to reach out and talk with a healthcare provider. Below are some crisis lines and mental health organisations who are happy to talk:

Australia
Lifeline (24 Hr crisis line) 131 114
Beyond Blue (Mental Health and wellbeing org) 1300 224 636

UK 

• Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [e-mail] for a reply within 24 hours
• Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

New Zealand
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor 

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

United States of America (Nation-wide contacts)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7, free and confidential support).They are made up of an expansive network of over 170 local- and state-funded crisis centres located across the United States.
Tel: [phone]

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) text NAMI to 741 741