Peace network meeting 23 March 2023
Channel: Administrator @peacifica
Date: 2023-03-24

Our semi regular catchup meeting of the network, this time featuring storytellers Nicola Parkes and Rowan Harvey discussing the Australian Civil Society WPS Coalition's recent report exploring how women and gender-diverse people in Australia understand peace and security, and their priorities for change. The meeting also discussed connections and distinctions between violence as experienced by women in Australia and in the region, the Everyday Peacebuilding Indicators and more.

Nicola Parkes is a proud Taungurung woman who is an experienced practitioner, researcher, and university educator with key interests in youth development, refugee resettlement, and creative approaches to peacebuilding. Late of Conciliation Resources, she is starting a new position with the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Rowan Harvey is Program Coordinator with the Australian Civil Society WPS Coalition. Her expertise lies in in gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, economic and gender justice, violence against women and girls, women, peace and security and UNSCR 1325, sexual and reproductive health and rights, harmful traditional practices and HIV and AIDS.