Remembering the Missing in Southern Africa 08 April 2021 A missing or lost life impacts others, the effects of which can be far reaching and last lifetimes. Acknowledging this, the International Committee of the Red […] Read More
History Repeating Itself: Jacob Zuma Faces Prison Once Again 08 April 2021 Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma served as the fourth democratically elected president of South Africa. He is now playing a cat-and-mouse game with his former […] Read More
International Climate Diplomacy and Australia’s Role 02 April 2021 On Tuesday 21 March 2021, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW was addressed by Professor the Hon Bob Carr, Industry Professor at […] Read More
The 2021 Coup and implications for Myanmar’s “disciplined democracy” 11 March 2021 On Tuesday 9 March, AIIA NSW welcomed Dr Roger Huang, an expert in authoritarian regimes and political violence […] Read More
Does the First Lady Position Put Ladies First? By Zoe Mitchell 10 March 2021 Up until recently, if asked to identify the most prominent female figure in US politics, the obvious answer would be the First Lady. Yet when asked to outline the role played by such a prominent female figure, many would be forgiven for stopping short. Read More
Myanmar Coup: The Value of Peace and Stability for Rohingya Women By Arushi Ganguly 09 March 2021 It has been a month since the international community began watching in shock and horror as the democratically elected head of Myanmar was deposed from power, with the military installed in her place. However, this is not the first military coup or civilian protest that has taken place in Myanmar. Read More
Book Review: Violence Against Women – What Everyone Needs to Know By Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann 08 March 2021 The 20th century saw unprecedented social changes which heightened women’s inclusion in public life. Jacqui True’s new book depicts the dark underbelly of gendered violence which continues to impact female emancipation. Read More
Letter From the Editor: International Women's Day 2021 By Nancy Schneider 05 March 2021 Welcome to the fourth annual International Women’s Day special edition of Australian Outlook! International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women, acknowledge the specific challenges women face, and think critically about the ways in which these challenges can be addressed. Read More
After Cyclone Idai: Disaster Response Through a Gender Lens By Lilian Musimwa 03 March 2021 The International Committee of the Red Cross “Restoring Family Links” programs seek to reconnect families separated by conflict. Implementation challenges in the form of gender bias are ever present. Read More
Changing the Trope of Female Political Leadership in Asia By Grace Underhill 02 March 2021 Of the thirteen women who have headed their government or state in Asia, only one has no traceable connection to a notable political dynasty. While female leadership is progressive on their surface, Asian countries must make significant strides to reap the manifold benefits of female-led societies. Read More
Resilience and Female Refugee Agency in the COVID-19 Pandemic By Dennyza Gabiella 01 March 2021 Refugee women’s vulnerability and agency are not mutually exclusive. Some refugee women in the Global South exhibit meaningful agency despite their vulnerable position in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More