This article was originally published on MamaMia Over the years, the Nobel Peace Prize has chosen some doozy candidates, but it remains one of the world’s most pre-eminent honours.… Read more “Nadia was kidnapped and sold into sex slavery by ISIS. Now, she’s a Nobel winner.”
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Commemorating the Yazidi genocide
Today is the fourth anniversary of Da’esh’s genocide of the Yazidis in northern Iraq. Yazidis who now call Australia home commemorated the day gathered in Wagga Wagga,… Read more “Commemorating the Yazidi genocide”
Government developing new policy on women, peace and security
Last month, the Australian Government ran a series of consultations around Australia, seeking input from the community, civil society and academia on Australia’s second National Action Plan… Read more “Government developing new policy on women, peace and security”
Australia to appear before UN committee for women
In July 2018, Australia will appear before the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in Geneva. The government will deliver its eighth periodic report… Read more “Australia to appear before UN committee for women”
Minister for Home Affairs says Australia ‘compelled to act’
SBS News interviewed Minister Peter Dutton for a series of stories on Yazidi survivors and the need for justice for the crimes they’ve experienced. The interview was… Read more “Minister for Home Affairs says Australia ‘compelled to act’”
Modern slavery and Women, Peace and Security
This post originally appeared in the Women, Peace and Security series published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute on The Strategist blog on 31 March 2018. It… Read more “Modern slavery and Women, Peace and Security”
Australian parliament condemns sexual violence by Da’esh as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
Both houses of Australia’s federal parliament have now recognised Da’esh’s use of sexual violence as a war crime, crime against humanity and genocide. They have condemned the… Read more “Australian parliament condemns sexual violence by Da’esh as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide”
Australian parliament recognises sexual violence against Yazidis as constituent of genocide
On Monday 26 February, Australia’s House of Representatives agreed to a motion recognising ISIS’ genocide of the Yazidi in northern Iraq. The motion was tabled by Liberal Member for… Read more “Australian parliament recognises sexual violence against Yazidis as constituent of genocide”
Prosecute; don’t perpetrate public event
On Thursday, 23rd November, the ANU Gender Institute and the Centre for Military and Security Law cosponsored a public event for prosecute; don’t perpetrate. Campaign architect, Susan… Read more “Prosecute; don’t perpetrate public event”
Member for Newcastle speaks to Parliament about sexual violence in Syria and Iraq
Ms Sharon Claydon MP eloquently spoke in support of a motion calling on the government to investigate and prosecute sexual violence perpetrated as war crimes and crimes… Read more “Member for Newcastle speaks to Parliament about sexual violence in Syria and Iraq”
