This is the first resolution passed by the Security Council that specifically addresses the unique impact of war on women, and women’s contributions to conflict resolution and ongoing peace.

SCR 1325 recognises that if women are not present in preventative discussions, ceasefire negotiations, peace talks and peace agreements, it is near-impossible to increase women’s status and visibility in peace processes.

More than a decade since the adoption of the resolution, Australia has dragged its feet on introducing a NAP. After years of lobbying by non-government organisations in the gender and development sectors a consultation draft was released in mid-2011. Almost a year on, little progress has been made.

For the full article, please visit the Opinion Online website.

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International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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Mr Kirby told Radio Australia’s Asia Pacific program that in 41 of 54 Commonwealth nations, laws against homosexuals are still “steadfastly in force”.

“They [the laws] isolate people, stigmatise them, and make them second-class citizens,” he said.

For the full article, please visit the Radio Australia News website.

Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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The IDAHO committee is a human rights defense organization focusing on the fight against Homophobia and Transphobia worldwide. Its mission is to develop and promote the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, celebrated each May 17th by hundreds of organisations across more than 90 countries.

This is a short-term contract for a freelancer, with experience in social media, networking, developing partnerships and media briefs. The successful candidate will be engaged to drive the online presence of the IDAHO Committee around the International Day against Homophobia. Experience in journalism or communications is an advantage, as is a strong command of English.

For further details and a full position description, please visit the AWID website.

Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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The other three delegates are from Uganda, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago and Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki will present the Pacific’s interests.

The meeting will take place ahead of the 56th UN Commission on the status of women conference.

To listen to the interview, please visit the Radio Australia News website.

Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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To discuss the proposal, representatives from the Tongan Government, public service, civil service and media came together earlier this week.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Samiu K Vaipulu has asked those at the forum to consult the community about the proposed Freedom of Information policy.

The forum also heard about the government’s plans to establish a national Anti-Corruption Commission.

To listen to the full interview or read the transcript, please visit the Radio Australia News website.

Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Fiji Women's Rights Movement "Balance" newsletter

Among other stories, this issue contains information on the recent Public Order (Amendment) Decree; ways to increase women’s political participation; the Women Human Rights Defenders’ FWRM acknowledged last year; pictures from FWRM’s 25th anniversary dinner; and a Q&A with the Movement’s first Young Women’s Officer Anna Padarath.

Visit the FWRM website to view a PDF of the newsletter.

The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is an IWDA partner organisation that puts women’s rights on the national agenda and is the principal organisation advocating for legislative reform in areas where women face discrimination in Fiji. Currently, FWRM and another IWDA partner fem’LINKPACIFIC, are working together to ensure that women’s voices and perspectives are included in all transitional stages in the return to parliamentary democracy.

FWRM’s Executive Director Virisila Buadromo was recently awarded the Women Have Wings Courage Award.

This was part of Fem’LINKPACIFIC’s newly-launched programs during World Radio Day celebrations in Suva yesterday.

Fem’LINKPACIFIC Executive Director, Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, said International Women’s Day was a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.

For the full article, please visit the Fiji Times Online website.

Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development is calling for papers for V7N3, to be published in December 2012. This special issue will endeavor to capture and examine critical issues and questions on the topic of Infrastructure for Peace (I4P). While a relatively new concept, I4P is quickly gaining recognition for its importance as the standing infrastructure and capabilities for peacebuilding and prevention.

For further information, please visit the AWID website.

Please note, IWDA does not necessarily endorse all the information contained in the newsletter, it is provided as an intended source of reference.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you E-Gender – a mechanism for Australian and international readers to share information on their gender and development work, both nationally and internationally, as well as sharing international resources and items of interest.

Thank you for your feedback to date, and we encourage your ongoing input in this initiative. IWDA is keen to feature information about resources, events and opportunities in Australia and invites you to contribute. Please send information to be included to egender@iwda.org.au

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