Australian Case Study of Civil Society Engagement with Government on the National Action Plan - WILPF Australia
This is a brief account of the Annual Civil Society Dialogue and Report Card process in Australia, improving the engagement between civil society and governmenty on the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
Country / Region:
Australia
Thematic Focus:
General Women, Peace and Security
Date of Paper:
Monday, March 30, 2015
Organization / institution website:
Contact person email:
susan.sarah.hutchinson@gmail.com
Contact person phone number:
6469618343
Responsible for submission:
Susan Hutchinson, WILPF Australia
Strategic recommendation(s):
Civil society in other parts of the world could consider running similar events in their own country, in order to improve implmentation of an existing National Action Plan, and to improve engagement with government.
Examples of good practices:
The Australian Civil Society Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security has led to improved relationships between government and civil society on WPS, improved government implementation of the WPS agenda and increased the coordination within civil society on the issues.
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