Achieving gender equality is critical to a sustainable future. While no country is there yet, including Australia, gender inequalities are greatest in developing countries, and the consequences are more immediate and dramatic. While there is virtually universal recognition that addressing gender inequality is a key development priority, translating this into action and resources has proved challenging.

How can we generate the political and institutional will for real change?

How can we better involve both women and men as decision makers, beneficiaries and leaders in building a more just world?

Venue

The Great Hall, UTS, Tower Building, Broadway

Date & time

Friday, 8 August 2008 6:00 PM

MODERATOR

Sally Moyle – Gender Adviser at AusAID, the Australian Government’s aid agency, Sally is responsible for providing advice and technical assistance across Australia’s official development program to ensure that women’s interests, rights and perspectives are considered in all development work as much as men’s.

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SPEAKERS

Emele Duituturaga – A development specialist, academic, consultant and trainer, Emele has exceptional knowledge of gender and development issues in the Pacific region, having served in senior roles including CEO of the Fiji Ministry for Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation and Head of the Pacific Women’s Resource Bureau for the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.

Jane Sloane – Executive Director, International Women’s Development Agency. Jane has previously held senior management roles with Marie Stopes International, Coffey International Development, AusAID, World Vision Australia, Austrade and as CEO of the Social Entrepreneurs Network.

Clare Seddon – Manager for the East & West Africa Team at World Vision Australia, Clare has also worked as Program Officer for the Rwanda and Tanzania programs. She has been a champion for a stronger focus on gender in WVA and led its gender audit process. Prior to joining WVA, she worked in Kiribati and as Program Co-ordinator for PALMS AUSTRALIA, facilitating placement of volunteers to the Pacific.