The Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, addressed the UN General Assembly, stating: “Gender equality is a primary predictor of peace, even more so than a state’s wealth or political system. That is why Australia champions the Women, Peace and Security agenda. We support initiatives that we know are working, like the Southeast Asia Women Peace Mediators, who link stakeholders to enhance the potential for constructive dialogue.” Thank you, Minister Penny Wong, for your continued efforts towards sustainable peace! 

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Read her full statement here: https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/speech/national-statement-united-nations-general-assembly-0