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Michelle O’Byrne is Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, advocating for gender equality and the human rights of women, girls and people of diverse gender identities.

Congratulations to Judge Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.Your courage, leadership and lifelong c...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to Judge Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Your courage, leadership and lifelong commitment to human rights and justice have opened doors, challenged injustice and advanced equality around the world.

Women and girls everywhere have the right to equality, dignity and a future of their own choosing.As part of Australia’s...
10/16/2026

Women and girls everywhere have the right to equality, dignity and a future of their own choosing.

As part of Australia’s civil society consultations on our initiative under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, I valued the opportunity to hear directly from members of Australia’s Afghan community and civil society representatives.

Australia will continue to work with civil society and international partners to pursue accountability for the sustained and systematic oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan, and to support Afghan women’s meaningful participation in shaping the future of their country.

“Resilience starts at home” is the theme for this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.The theme rang tr...
10/13/2026

“Resilience starts at home” is the theme for this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The theme rang true hearing the incredible work of the nominees for UNDRR’s Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Awards.

Across our region, women are at the heart of building resilience at home.

This is because women understand the risks - they face mortality rates 14 times higher than men in disasters and extreme climate events.

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s awards:
🇵🇭Aileen Kesa Marie Hualde from the Philippines (Rising Star Award)
🇼🇸Mata’afa Fa’atino Utumapu from Samoa (Excellence Award)

UNDRR

09/30/2026

More women on the field. More opportunities beyond it.

Great to see the growth of women’s rugby in Tonga, with Australia supporting pathways for the next generation through the Pacific Rugby League Partnership.

UNGA High-Level Week may be over, but the work continues.Last week, Australia announced its candidacy for a non-permanen...
09/28/2026

UNGA High-Level Week may be over, but the work continues.

Last week, Australia announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2029-30.

From protecting humanitarian workers and advancing accountability for the rights of Afghan women and girls, to addressing climate change and shaping a safer digital future, Australia is working with partners to advance peace, security and prosperity.

Because lasting progress depends on protecting rights, strengthening cooperation, and ensuring everyone can participate in shaping the future.

We listen. We partner. We protect.

Gender equality is fundamental to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Mee...
09/23/2026

Gender equality is fundamental to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.

At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau, Australia announced it will continue its support for gender equality in the Pacific through a second phase of Pacific Women Lead.

This investment will support Pacific-led action so that women and girls can participate fully in leadership and decision-making, access essential services, build their economic security and live free from violence.

Faith groups are at the heart of communities across Papua New Guinea, delivering vital health, education and community s...
09/21/2026

Faith groups are at the heart of communities across Papua New Guinea, delivering vital health, education and community services.

Discussions with PNG faith leaders reflected the breadth of the Australia-PNG partnership, from creating opportunities through labour mobility to strengthening community connections and protecting the environment we all depend on.

Together, Australia and PNG are working to build a more inclusive, stronger and more sustainable future.

09/17/2026

8th out of 148.

Australia's highest-ever ranking for gender equality in the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report.

This is worth celebrating. It reflects the efforts of generations of Australian women and their allies, and by governments, employers, and communities.

But on current trends, full parity in our region is still 144 years away. Globally, it is 120 years.

When women participate equally in political, economic and public life, countries are stronger, more resilient and better able to tackle shared challenges.

Australia will continue to work alongside our regional and global partners, backing the women leading change in their own communities.

Progress is never inevitable. It is made.Every gain in gender equality began with people who believed progress was possi...
09/15/2026

Progress is never inevitable. It is made.

Every gain in gender equality began with people who believed progress was possible and chose to act.

The Women in Leadership Summit was a powerful reminder that change happens when we come together to share experiences, challenge assumptions and build momentum for a more equal future.

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