WE BLEED THE SAME: BALANCE THE SCALES

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION AND EVENT: Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Welcome to WE BLEED THE SAME: BALANCE THE SCALES exhibition and fundraising event for UN Women Australia empowering programs, opening night at Paddington Uniting Church on March 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM (Australia/Sydney time). International Women's Day focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women, and explores women's rights and human rights through interactive sessions.

Let's come together to explore ways to achieve a more inclusive and equitable world. This event aims to inspire and empower individuals to make a positive impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and join a meaningful conversation. Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions commemorating women's struggle for equality and liberation.

We're also hosting a Silent auction. See you there! (Opening Night, March 5, with daily opening 11 - 5 from 6 to 11 March).

SPEAKERS: Liz Deep-Jones | Kyinzom Dhongdue | Tim Bauer | Wendy Sharpe

SILENT AUCTION Opening Night 5 March:

Photographic session with Australia's leading portrait photographer, Tim Bauer, and assistant Liz Deep-Jones at his studio in Annadale.

Painting donated by Christabel Blackman, a visual artist and fine art conservator. She is the daughter of artist Charles Blackman and writer Barbara Blackman.

Cooking session at Tim Bauer Studio with Kyinzom Dhongdue: Tibetan dumplings.

Painting by Wendy Sharpe, winner of the Archibald Portrait Prize and internationally acclaimed artist.

Lucy Zeezou's 'Goal' and 'Glamour Game' for young adults, authored by Liz Deep-Jones.

Signature facial treatment at the Paddington Compounding Pharmacy.

Beauty consultation with Alysse at Estetique Cosmetics Salon in Balmain.

Romantic breakfast or lunch for two at Jozo Café in Paddington.

Framed print donated by Squidinki’s illustrator, Max Mendez.

Dunghutti Elder/activist Leetona Dungay is featured in our exhibition. She bravely recounts the devastating loss of her 26-year-old son, David Dungay Jnr, who was killed in a death in custody in 2015. She's still fighting for justice, taking her case for her son and all First Nations people, the most incarcerated people in the world, to the United Nations. "He had no weapon, nothing. They killed my son. He was eating biscuits, and then he was dead" Leetona Dungay