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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
This year is a landmark for women around the world as it marks 50 years of the contraceptive pill. Earlier this year, IWDA chose to celebrate this milestone through our
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Tags: Sexual and Reproductive Health
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UN Women Gender Equality Entity is Born!
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Gender equality is a crucial component of development, human rights, peace, and security and, after four years of advocacy, this was officially recognised on 30 June 2010 when the UN Women gender quality entity was born.
Tags: GEAR
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Position Vacant: Volunteer Library Assistant
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
IWDA is currently looking for a Volunteer Library Assistant to assist with the organisation, cataloguing and processing of the IWDA Library using existing tools and procedures. The position may also involve developing related library policies in accordance with the IWDA Combined File Management Policy.
Tags: Job Opportunities
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IWDA congratulates Julia Gillard on her historic appointment as Australia’s first female Prime Minister!
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
It is with great anticipation and excitement that IWDA congratulates Julia Gillard on her historic appointment as Australia’s first female Prime Minister. This seminal moment is one that we hope
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Tags: Events/Campaigns/Press Releases
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Calling all Sydney IWDA supporters and networks! Hear stories from women peace activists.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Join IWDA, UNIFEM and the Gender and Peace Commission of IPRA on 8 July to hear stories from women peace activists that are working to ensure women’s voices are heard and their needs met in peace building and conflict resolution processes in the region. Free entry! Drinks and refreshments served.
Tags: Events/Campaigns/Press Releases, Pacific, UNSCR 1325
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Interview with Tulele Peisa: PNG Carterets reaction to growing Pacific islands report
Monday, June 21st, 2010
On June 15 2010 Ursula Rakova, Executive Director of IWDA partner Tulele Peisa, spoke to Pearson Vetuna on Pacific Beat, Radio Australia, about a recent New Scientist report which claims that island
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Tags: climate change, Papua New Guinea, Tulele Peisa
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Women’s rights advocate recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Long-time advocate for women’s rights, girls’ education and governance arrangements that meet the needs of both women and men, Professor Shirley Randell AM, PhD, FACE, FAIM, FAICD, has been made
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Tags: News
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Position Vacant – Human Resources Coordinator
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is a Melbourne based not-for-profit organisation that works with partner organisations in the Asia-Pacific region to advance women’s rights and improve the quality of life
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