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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”