COALITION SUBMISSIONS
2023 Myanmar Convening Briefing Paper
This report presents the outcomes of our Myanmar Convening, a gathering focused on understanding the efforts of women’s civil society organisations in the wake of the turmoil following Myanmar’s military coup on February 1, 2021. It also provides recommendations on ways the Australian Government can enhance its support and resources to bolster these organizations’ work.
2023
Coalition Submission to the Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade in response to the development of Australia’s International Gender Equality Strategy
This Coalition submission delivered in September 2023 emphasises the need to prioritise gender equality in development, citing its crucial role in conflict prevention and climate action. The submission also outlines specific measures such as increased funding and partnerships to advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda domestically and internationally.
2023
Ukraine Convening Briefing Paper
This paper sets out the findings of a convening to explore the work of women’s civil society in contexts impacted by the invasion of Ukraine, including recommendations for how the Australian Government can further support and resource their efforts.
2022
Coalition Submission to the Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade Inquiry into Australia’s New Development Policy
This submission was delivered to the Australian Government Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade in November 2022. It calls on the Australian Government to view the development of its new development policy as an opportunity to drive more ambitious action on gender equality using a Women, Peace and Security lens.
2022
Coalition Statement on Women, Peace and Security in Myanmar
The statement was prepared for the briefing on Myanmar hosted by the Australian Government Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the 27th May 2022. It calls on the Australian Government to take action to protect the rights of women and girls, particularly women human rights defenders, impacted by rising violence and insecurity in Myanmar and to promote women’s participation in efforts to end the crisis.
2021
Coalition Statement on Women, Peace and Security in Afghanistan
The statement was prepared for the civil society dialogue hosted by the Australian Government Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the 14th December 2021. It calls for investment in tangible efforts to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda through Australia’s efforts to foster peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
2018
Submission Response to Policy Discussion Paper on Australia’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
The Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Office for Women released a policy discussion paper to be the centre of national consultations seeking broader stakeholder and community views on the vision, priorities and context of Australia’s next National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
The submission responds to the discussion paper by providing a number of recommendations for improving National Action Plan approach, scope, and accountability.
2018
CEDAW Shadow Report Submission
The Civil Society Coalition on Women, Peace and Security has made a submission to the 70th session of the United Nations Conventions on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
The shadow report provides recommendations for Australia’s 2nd National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
2018
Advocacy letter to the Prime Minister
“The Australian Civil Society Coalition on Women, Peace and Security expresses deep concern and disappointment at the Australian Government’s announcement of its global Defence Export Strategy and intention to become one of the world’s biggest arms manufacturers and exporters over the next decade.”