DFAT Policies and Guidance

The 25th of November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the first of sixteen days of activism as a part of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day (10 December).

Theme for this years 16 day of activism is to end digital violence against all women and girls: UNiTE to End Digital Violence against Women and Girls.

 

 


 

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DevEd 2025: Shaping the Future of Education in the Asia-Pacific

The inaugural Development and Education Conference (DevEd) 2025 will convene a dynamic community of leaders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore transformative ideas in education.

Held from 11–13 November 2025 at the iconic State Library Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, DevEd 2025 will spotlight cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and foster regional collaboration with a global outlook.

This landmark event is an initiative of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), delivered in partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Ticket prices range from A$825 to A$1,275, offering access to keynote sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and more.

Women in Leadership

UN Women Training Centre

Choose from a broad range of self-paced trainings (many of them free) focused on gender equality issues. Topics include:

  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Women´s Leadership and Decision Making
  • Gender Equality and Education
  • Trade and Gender Equality
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

There are many more courses to choose from - just click here: https://portal.trainingcentre.unwomen.org/

 

Gender Based Violence

Gender in Emergencies Group Training

GiE offers trainings for humanitarian response and disaster preparedness focusing on gender equality. The courses are low-cost or free and include: Introduction to Gender in Emergencies; Rapid Gender Analysis; Gender Mainstreaming Project Proposals; Primary Data Collection and much more.

Browse the trainings here: https://www.giegroup.org/gie-training