Women in Defence
From the DCA - Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, released the AHRC's report of the Review into the TReatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force. Amongst the 21 recommendations were those related to diversity of leadership and the responsibility of Defence leadership to deliver and ensure effective reform. Find the full report here
Women on Boards
Women on Boards announced this week that they will be launching in the UK. Successful established in Australia, WoB will be holding launch events in London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh in September and October of this year. If you are in the UK and would like to get involved, find more information here.
Women in Leadership
The Sydney Morning Herald reports on the visit of the UN Women Director - Michelle Bachelet - to Canberra, Australia this week. Ms Bachelet commended and thanked the Australian government's leadership and commitment to improving the lives of women throughout the world. The government has donated A$6.7 to UN Women for work with victims of domestic violence and revenge attacks in developing countries. For more, go here.
