This document responds to all 14 recommendations from the Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific and outlines how all relevant Departments will take forward the recommendations. A key vehicle for targeted support for gender equality in the region will be the Pacific Women Lead (PWL) program funded under Australia’s official development assistance program and administered by DFAT.

Response

• Australian Whole of Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade report: Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific [DOCX 100 KB]
• Australian Whole of Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade report: Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific [PDF 330 KB]