2006-2025

The #MeToo Timeline

From grassroots origins to global movement, a comprehensive journey through the key moments that shaped #MeToo.

2006
Origins: Tarana Burke's Vision
Tarana Burke, a Black woman and youth organiser, founded "me too" on MySpace to support survivors of colour in low-income communities through "empowerment through empathy."
Key Focus: Community healing and support for marginalised voices
2017
Viral Moment: Milano's Tweet
On October 15, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted: "If you've been sexually harassed or assaulted write 'me too' as a reply to this tweet." The global response was unprecedented.
Impact: 12 million Facebook posts in 24 hours, spread to 85 countries
2017
#MeNoMore: Australian Music Industry
More than 400 women in the Australian music industry spoke out against sexual violence following Weinstein allegations, creating a local #MeToo response.
400+ women participated in Australia's #MeNoMore campaign
2018
Workplace Awareness Study
Australian Human Rights Commission survey revealed 23% of women and 16% of men experienced sexual harassment at work in the previous 12 months.
18-29 year-olds were the most affected demographic
2020
Weinstein Conviction
Harvey Weinstein convicted of third-degree rape and criminal sexual act, sentenced to 23 years. Widely regarded as a landmark #MeToo prosecution.
80+ accusers came forward in the case
2021
Australian Awakening
Grace Tame named Australian of the Year (first known sexual assault survivor). Her #LetHerSpeak campaign reformed gag laws preventing survivors from speaking publicly.
3 jurisdictions reformed laws; 17 survivors directly helped
2024
Legal Setback: Conviction Overturned
NY Court of Appeals overturns Weinstein conviction 4-3, citing evidentiary errors. Demonstrates both progress and fragility of legal accountability systems.
Reality Check: 0.3% conviction rate remains; 99.7% of perpetrators never held accountable
2024
Ongoing Impact & Challenges
82% of women still experience harassment/assault in lifetime. Movement achieved 10% increase in reporting across 31 OECD countries, but fundamental systemic change remains incomplete.
Challenge: Measurable progress alongside persistent systemic failures
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