Australian statements on gender equality.

The MIKTA countries highlight that full, equal, and meaningful participation of all women, including young women, in all aspects and at all levels of peace and security efforts must be ensured.

Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing all have a gendered impact.

The Australian Government is strongly committed to being at the forefront of efforts to empower women and girls and promote gender equality around the world, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

COVID-19 is having profound health, social and economic impacts across the Indo-Pacific region. It is increasingly clear that the pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on women and girls globally, impacting negatively on gender equality.