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Second Public Hearing – Inquiry into Australia’s global efforts to abolish the death penalty

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On 11 October 2024, the Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, will conduct its second public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The Subcommittee will today hear evidence from international human rights organisations, civil society groups and not-for-profit … Continued

President José Ramos-Horta to visit UNSW Sydney

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The President of Timor-Leste will be visiting UNSW Sydney on Tuesday 8 October. The University’s focus is to help support the people of Timor-Leste in advancing their development goals, 25 years on from independence. UNSW Sydney is delighted to welcome Timor-Leste’s President Dr. José Ramos-Horta to UNSW Sydney. During the visit on Tuesday 8 October, … Continued

NTEU calls for new Myanmar sanctions after shocking executions

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for the Australian Government to put further sanctions on Myanmar’s military junta after the reported execution of a woman and her husband. Human rights groups this week said Chan Myae Thu was the first woman executed since a military coup in 2021.  She was reportedly killed alongside … Continued

Media Release: Hundreds of people dead and more than half a million displaced as Vietnam pummelled by Typhoon Yagi

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Friday 13 September: For immediate release Press release  Hundreds of people dead and more than half a million displaced as Vietnam pummelled by Typhoon Yagi   Severe, widespread flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam has left swathes of rural villages submerged in water and more than half a million families and children in need of … Continued

First Public Hearing – Inquiry into Australia’s global efforts to abolish the death penalty

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On 13 September 2024, the Human Rights Subcommittee of the  Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, will conduct its first public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s efforts to advocate for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty. The half day public hearing will hear from representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs … Continued

Fourth Public Hearing – Inquiry into Pacific Priorities

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On 12 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its fourth public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will today hear evidence from leading Australian academics. Chair of the Subcommittee, Mr … Continued

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fifth annual Global Town Hall 2024

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Digital summit returns this Saturday, September 7, ahead of the G20, convening government leaders, civil society, grassroots advocates and the private sector, calling for urgent action to address the biggest challenges facing humanity and the planet   Speakers to include Sarah, Duchess of York, Ana Toni, National Secretary for Climate Change, Brazil, Bola Ray, CEO of … Continued

Third Public Hearing – Inquiry into Pacific Priorities

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On 2 September 2024, the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will conduct its third public hearing for its inquiry into Australia’s response to the priorities of Pacific Islands and countries in the Pacific. The Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at the Sydney Masonic Centre in Sydney, New … Continued

NGOs urge Australia to back $1 trillion climate finance goal

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Nuku’alofa, TONGA –  At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony … Continued

NGOs urge Australia to back $1 trillion climate finance goal

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Nuku’alofa, TONGA –  At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony … Continued