Summary of publication

Gender equality benefits everyone. It is a necessary foundation for peace, prosperity and stability. It drives economic growth, enhances social cohesion and increases the wellbeing of all members of society.

Australia’s International Gender Equality Strategy reaffirms the centrality of our commitment to gender equality and advancing the human rights of women and girls. It outlines how we will use all tools of our foreign policy to drive gender equality, including through our bilateral and regional programs and relationships, our multilateral diplomacy, trade, development and humanitarian assistance.

The Strategy focuses on five priorities:

1. Working to end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and advance and protect women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
2. Pursue gender responsive peace and security efforts
3. Deliver gender equitable climate action and humanitarian assistance
4. Promote women’s economic equality and inclusive trade
5. Support locally led approaches to women’s leadership.

Together with our partners, we can advance gender equality, for a safer, more prosperous Indo-Pacific and world.

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