Nicole Kidman urges action on violence against women
The message at the first-ever awards ceremony of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women was simple: “they count on us; we count ...
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Australian Aid Agencies Call for an End to Violence Against Women and Children in Papua New Guinea
25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, ...
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London Domestic Slavery Case Demonstrates that Slavery is not just a Third-World Issue
GLOBAL SLAVERY INDEX REPORTS 29 MILLION LIVING IN SLAVERY WORLDWIDE, 3,000 IN AUSTRALIA On the eve of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against ...
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WEF Report Names Australia First for Gender Equality in Educational Attainment, Lagging Behind in Other Key Areas
The World Economic Forum finds that, based on the eight years of data available for the countries that have been part of the Global Gender ...
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Civil Society Groups Urge Government to Accelerate Plan on Women Peace and Security
Today the Australian National Committee for UN Women, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), the Australian National University Gender Institute and the ...
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Media Release: Australian National Committee welcomes appointment of new UN Women Executive Director
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon appoints Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka from South Africa as the new Executive Director of UN Women The Australian National Committee for ...
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Australia to focus on women during Security Council Presidential term
Foreign Affairs Minister confirms Australia will use its Presidency in September to highlight leadership role of women in peace and conflict situations The Australian National ...
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Coca-Cola Amatil signs UN Women’s Empowerment Principles on International Women’s Day
As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to gender equality and diversity, CCA’s Group Managing Director Terry Davis, today signed the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, ...
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UN WOMEN AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2013
HELP GIVE WOMEN AND GIRLS EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8th each ...
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ACT Young Australian of the Year calls for more to be done to end violence against women
In the lead up to Australia Day celebrations this week, UN Women Australia Executive Director and ACT Young Australian of the Year 2013, Julie McKay, ...
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Calls for senior executive salary to be linked to gender diversity targets
UN Women Australia is calling on listed companies to tie remuneration for senior executives to key performance indicators that measure performance against gender diversity targets. ...
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UN Women Australia Executive Director named 2013 ACT Young Australian of the Year
UN Women Australia last night welcomed news its Executive Director, Julie McKay has been recognised as ACT Young Australian of the Year. Ms McKay has ...
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Governor-General Supports UN Women Australia’s Spring Campaign 2012
The Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, will today host a reception in support of UN Women Australia’s Spring Campaign 2012. The Governor-General ...
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Don’t be a bystander: Say No to Violence Against Women – Spring Campaign 2012
UN Women Australia today launched its Spring Campaign 2012 calling on individuals to not be bystanders to violence against women in their communities, workplaces, region ...
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UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet awarded Order of Australia honour during visit to Australia
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet AC has been appointed as an honorary Companion of the Order of Australia. Ms Bachelet was appointed to the ...
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UN Women Australia urges all Australian businesses to include domestic violence provisions in employee contracts
UN Women Australia is calling on all employers to include family and domestic violence provisions in their employee contracts. The call comes ahead of the ...
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