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This article examines Australia's efforts to transition its Pacific gender initiatives from rhetoric to concrete actions, highlighting the implications for strategic regional partnerships and improved operational effectiveness in regional stability and development.

Summary

  1. Gallagher's virtual attendance signals low priority on gender issues.
  2. Only 5% of $1.433 billion aid for gender equality.
  3. Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme only 20% female participation.
  4. Pacific Women Lead program involves women in defining needs.
  5. Effective gender equality needs culturally sensitive, long-term programs.
READ: Australia's Pacific Gender Agenda: Down from Rhetoric to Reality

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