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Fiji and Thailand 2009

IWDA has program partners in both Fiji and Thailand, two countries which are currently experiencing political and social turmoil. We remain in regular contact with our partners in both of these countries. In Fiji, IWDA is particularly concerned at the lack of media freedom, and the safety and security of broadcast volunteers and rural correspondents working with our partner agencies.

The government’s abrogation of the nation’s constitution effectively removes the Bill of Rights, raising serious concerns about the safety and security of citizens and the government’s commitment to meeting international human rights commitments.

Our thoughts and support are with the women, their families, and communities in both Fiji and Thailand being affected by these troubling events.

By admin | 14 Apr 09 | Also posted in Fiji, Recent, Thai Burma Border | Comments Off

IWDA celebrates changes to AusAID Family Planning Guidelines

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) welcomes changes to AusAID’s Family Planning Guidelines. IWDA Executive Director, Jane Sloane, said today that these changes would save lives and ensure that women were supported with information and services to reduce the incidence of maternal deaths.

Women and women’s organisations around the world were last night celebrating the fact that Australia has followed the example set by President Obama in the US in overturning USAID family planning guidelines that have impacted so tragically on women’s lives.

By Caitlin | 11 Mar 09 | Also posted in Recent | Comments Off

It’s International Women’s Day!

International Women’s Day (IWD) is an opportunity for us to reflect on women’s rights, the state of gender equity in our society and abroad, how far we have come, and what we will continue to fight for in the future.
Since the first globally celebrated IWD in the early 1900’s, gender equity has considerably improved – but there is still a long way to go.
Both in our own country and across the world, women must work together, alongside men, to promote equal rights and opportunities for all. IWD gives us all an opportunity to reflect on this future work.

By Caitlin | 06 Mar 09 | Also posted in Recent | Comments Off

Global Youth Impact: Applications Open Now!

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is creating a new, exciting leadership initiative called Global Youth Impact (GYI). GYI will introduce girls to a range of high level leadership skills.
The program will encourage participants to think critically about gender inequalities and social justice issues that are really important to them, and will get them thinking about the different types of career options which are available in development, human rights and social justice based organisations. And they won’t be just talking– participants actually get to take some action and influence those around them!

By Caitlin | 20 Feb 09 | Also posted in Recent | Comments Off

UNSCR1325: IWDA Position Paper

UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was passed unanimously on 31 October 2000. Resolution (S/RES/1325) was the first resolution ever passed by the Security Council that specifically addressed the impact of war on women, and women’s contributions to conflict resolution and sustainable peace.

IWDA intern Jasmine Kim Westendorf has drafted a paper on
UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security:
Implications, Implementation, and Future Directions for Australia
Executive Summary

What makes 1325 unique is not only that it (finally) addresses women, war and security, or that its scope is expansive and its implications radical; what makes 1325 unique is that it is both the product of and the armature for a massive mobilization of women’s political energies.

By Kalene | 10 Feb 09 | Also posted in Information Packs, Recent, Resources | Comments Off
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