What Needs To Change For Women To Get A Fair Go?

Gender inequality and development

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	Forum Partner
DATE:	Wednesday 6 August 2008
TIME:	6.00 – 7.30pm (entry from 5.30pm)
	FREE ENTRY

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.

Conny Lenneberg – Acting Director of Policy & Programs, World Vision Australia, Co-Chair of the Development Practice Committee of the Australian Council for International Development. Conny has over 25 years experience with a wide range of international non-government organisations in Australia and overseas.

MODERATOR
Jenny Brockie – Multi-award winning journalist and documentary maker with more than 20 years experience in quality broadcasting, Jenny is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Walkley Award for excellence in journalism. She currently hosts Insight on SBS TV.

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One Just World is a series of national after-work forums focusing on global poverty and development topics of high public interest and relevance. Our aim is to help Australians become informed and involved in helping the 800 million people worldwide who are fighting to escape the poverty spiral.

Media enquiries to Carol Wilson at Willow PR on 0407 064 164, carolwilson @ willowpr.com.au

Location Map

UTS Tower Building, Broadway between Jones Street and Harris Street