Advancing Afghan Women's Rights

Hosted by the ANU Gender Institute, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

The situation for global gender equality continues to deteriorate, but Afghan women, who have suffered some of the greatest consequences of patriarchal systems, continue to fight for their rights, even under the Taliban’s regime of gender apartheid. In November, diaspora, humanitarian, human rights and other community groups gathered in Canberra to discuss what practical steps could be taken to advance Afghan women’s rights. This event will launch the report summarising those discussions and compiling those recommendations.

Speakers
- Susan Hutchinson, PhD Candidate, Coral Bell School; Executive Director; Azadi-e Zan
- Wahidullah Waissi, Ambassador to Australia for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
- Maryam Zahid, CEO, Afghan Women on the Move

Agenda
Arrival, Refreshments & Networking
Enjoy Afghan tea and light refreshments in the HB Atrium before the formal proceedings begin.

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country
Speaker: Fiona Jenkins, ANU Gender Institute

Opening Remarks
Speaker:

Overview of the Report
Speaker: Susan Hutchinson

Panel Discussion

• Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi

• Maryam Popal, Afghan Women on the Move

• Lucienne Manton, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Closing Remarks
Speaker: Stephanie Copus Campbell




Image credit: Death to Darkness, © Shamsia Hassani.


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