EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Myanmar Convening – 31st August 2023
We are pleased to invite members of the WPS Coalition community to our upcoming convening focused on advancing Women, Peace, and Security in Myanmar. This online event aims to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, insights, and collaboration surrounding the pressing issues faced by women’s civil society organisations in Myanmar and its diaspora.
Since the military coup on February 1, 2021, Myanmar has experienced significant turmoil, impacting the rights and well-being of women and marginalised communities. Women’s civil society organizations have emerged as crucial voices in advocating for peace, justice, and gender equality. Despite facing unprecedented challenges, they have continued to engage in innovative and resilient peacebuilding efforts.
This convening aims to foster direct engagement and dialogue with women’s civil society organisations in Myanmar and its diaspora. By providing a platform for sharing their priorities for peacebuilding and the broader WPS agenda, we hope to create valuable insights for advocacy and collaboration. Additionally, the event seeks to inform the Australian Government and civil society on ways to enhance support for feminist civil society initiatives in Myanmar.
We will be hearing from four incredibly speakers representing the below organisation
Myanmar Campaigns Network
Women’s League of Burma
Myanmar Research Network, University of Melbourne
Women’s Advocacy Coalition Myanmar
Once we’ve heard from all speakers, we will then be opening up the floor for questions and discussion.
Please make sure to register for the event to ensure you gain access to the Zoom.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Members’ Meeting – 3rd August 2023
Join us for our upcoming WPS Members’ Meeting, supported by Action Aid Australia and DFAT, where we are thrilled to introduce you to Sharon Bhagwan Rolls and the inspiring work of the Pacific Women Mediators Network.
The Pacific Women Mediators Network is dedicated to enhancing women’s involvement in peacebuilding and conflict resolution in the Pacific. Recognising the vital contributions of women to peace, the network aims to address their underrepresentation in formal mediation processes. Through networking, capacity-building, and knowledge exchange among women mediators, the network fosters cooperation across the Pacific.
During our meeting, Sharon Bhagwan will delve into the Pacific Women Mediators Network’s purpose, objectives, and the exciting collaboration opportunities it presents with the Australia WPS Coalition. Following her presentation, we will open the floor to members for questions and further discussion.
Ukraine Convening – 15th June 2023
Join us for a webinar to hear directly from civil society partners working to build peace in the context and aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Members will have the opportunity to learn from women’s organisations and movements working in the region about their work, and what more Governments, institutions and civil society can do to support their efforts. While the Australian Government has been forthright in providing military and sanctions support to the Ukraine, how can Australia take a lead in advancing the WPS agenda and work further to build peace?
This event is open to members of the WPS Coalition. Please register in advance below.
WPS Coalition Members’ Meeting – 27th April 2023
This July the UN Security Council will receive and debate the contents of the Secretary General’s annual report on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Join us for a discussion on how CRSV is impacting communities on the ground, the importance of prevention, and to hear about the research being led by Coalition member the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
In Q&A we will hold an interactive discussion to consider what the Australian government can do to address CRSV as well as identify what we, as coalition members, can do to support its prevention and elimination.
Civil Society Roundable – 27th March 2023
In October and November last year, the Australian Civil Society Coalition on Women, Peace and Security consulted women and gender diverse people across Australia to explore their understanding of peace and security and their priorities for change. This roundtable will build on the findings of that consultation, outlining concrete recommendations to inform advocacy by the Coalition at the upcoming Civil Society/Government Dialogue.
Listening Circles – October and November
Share your voice.
We want to know what peace and security mean to you, and what actions you want taken to build a safer and more peaceful world.Your contribution will be delivered directly to the Australian Government, alongside responses from women, girls and gender diverse people around the country. Together, they will be used to shape the priority themes of a series of dialogues with Government departments responsible for in delivering on Australia’s commitments and to building peace and security and a safer world for all women and girls.