Status of women under the microscope
As part of its commitment to promoting equity, the Hawke Centre will present Irene Khan, international secretary general of Amnesty International at Respect for Women, a seminar to be held on September 9.
Khan (pictured right) has been at the forefront of a world campaign to stop violence against women and will join with other presenters, including Professor Lowitja O’Donoghue and Australian sex discrimination commissioner Pru Goward to examine current issues in women’s employment, education, legal and social status. The event has been supported by Minister for the Status of Women, Stephanie Key, the SA Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, the UniSA Women and Leadership Program, and Amnesty International (SA/NT).
Centre director Elizabeth Ho said the seminar was aimed at professionals, executives, educators and volunteer leaders working in the areas of community, education, policy, law, human resources and strategic planning.
“It will be a highly informed and provocative round up of issues and a rare opportunity to create a flow of ideas between those who lead and influence policy and those who manage, practise and volunteer,“ she said.
UniSA’s international and development executive director Dr Anna Ciccarelli will join Khan and UN UniFem leader, Senator Penny Wong in a panel discussion on international issues, while the Hawke Research Institute’s Professor Eleanor Ramsay will lead out on the national agenda for women. Associate Professor Ingrid Day, also president of the Premier’s Council of Women, will provide a summary of issues to be taken forward from the seminar. The seminar has a limited number of seats and includes lunch.
To book go to www.hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au/events/lectures/RESPECT.htm or call (08) 8302 0371 for a registration brochure.