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25.01.2022 #______. #__________ #__... A message from the Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Dr Joanne Loundes on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #16_Days_of_Activism_Against_Gender_Based_Violence #IDEVAW #GBV #OrangeTheWorld #16Days #EVAW

25.01.2022 . 2020 . Australia can solve some of the greatest challenges of our times through ground-breaking scientific achievements. Some of Australia’s best were celebrated recently in the 2020 Prime Minister’s Science Awards, which includes scientists who have made ground-breaking discoveries in gravitational waves, treating blood cancer, and developing solar cells, plus the teachers who are preparing the next generation of scientists #pmprizes https://www.industry.gov.au//prime-ministers-prizes-for-sc.

24.01.2022 . . . . Terrible news out of Beirut last night. We pray for a speedy recovery of those injured and our condolences to t...he families of those that have tragically died. and have a strong relationship built on extensive community ties, with more than 230,000 Australians having Lebanese heritage. In response to this disaster, Australia will direct $2 million in humanitarian support to Lebanon to help with the recovery from these devastating explosions. https://www.dfat.gov.au/news/news/statement-beirut

24.01.2022 11 1918 . . #_ #_ On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. Today, we remember the servicemen and servicewomen who have risked their lives to defend the nation and build peace, including the Australians buried at Baghdad Northgate Cemetery. #Remembrance_Day #WeRememberThem

23.01.2022 6 14 . . The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is going digital from 6-14 August. DAAF will host several virtual events as part of their Public Program. Several events are free, including some traditional dance performances and artist yarns. https://daaf.com.au/public-program/

23.01.2022 . . #_______ Across this week, @...NAIDOC week celebrations are taking placehighlighting the successes and celebrating the achievements of Indigenous Australiansand continuing conversations on the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage as part of Australia’s national identity. Reflecting an Indigenous perspective in foreign policy helps Australia engage with different audiences, and enables us to represent a truer identity of Australia and Australian values. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 https://www.dfat.gov.au//indigen/naidoc-week/Pages/default

22.01.2022 . () 3000 . . Next year, people will be able to wear the artwork of Indigenous artist Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon as part of a new collaboration with Au...stralian designer clothing brand Gorman. Ms Dixon's brightly coloured depiction of her Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) showing the porcupine man travelling around Talaalpi, west of Kintore, looking for ants was chosen as one of the winners of the Gorman Clothing collaboration competition out of 3,000 entries. (Read full story on: https://www.abc.net.au//fashion-collaborations-fu/12379946) Photo credit: Ikuntji Artists. See more

21.01.2022 Wishing you a happy Australia Day

20.01.2022 -19 .... " " . Today, WHO Iraq and the Ministry of Health kick-started the second phase of the COVID-19 awareness-raising campaign in high-risk areas of Thi Qar and Missan south of Baghdad. Later in the month, the campaign whose theme is Your health is important will be rolled out to other governorates of Basra, Wasit, and to Sulaymaniyah, north of the capital Baghdad. in cooperation with UIMS, Ministry of interior and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

18.01.2022 . . Very concerned by recent violence against civil society and other activists in Iraq, including apparent targeted assassinations. The perpetrators must be held accountable. A strong civil society helps advance human rights, which underpin peace and prosperity.

17.01.2022 . . Today is International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Tragically, decades of conflict in Iraq mean many families still do not know the fate of their loved ones.

17.01.2022 #__________ #__ #16_Days_of_Activism_Against_Gender_Based_Violence #IDEVAW #GBV #OrangeTheWorld #16Days #EVAW

16.01.2022 . . Congratulations @NStottDespoja on being elected to #CEDAW! has a proud record of advocacy on gender equal...ity with a focus on ending violence against women and girls, promoting women's economic empowerment, and enhancing women's leadership choices. @NStottDespoja’s election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women builds on our commitment to advancing women's rights in and globally https://www.foreignminister.gov.au//ms-natasha-stott-despo See more

15.01.2022 . . ... #__ #_ International Youth Day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement. The 2020 Theme focuses on Youth Engagement for Global Action. The aim of IYD 2020 is to shed light on the need to enable the engagement of youth by making local, national and global institutions more inclusive for the purpose of strengthening their capacity to achieve global action. The Australian government is proud to partner with the IOM and the #BuildingPeacefulFutures consortium in Iraq to help young Iraqis to provide and promote various youth-related initiatives #YouthDay #UnitedNations

13.01.2022 - . ! Australia’s CSIRO researchers have studied the survival rates of COVID-19 on six common surfaces at different temperatures. The results confirm that high-contact surfaces may pose a risk, so it’s important we all keep up our efforts to avoid touching our eyes, nose and mouth and regularly wash our hands! https://blog.csiro.au/covid19-virus-surfaces/

12.01.2022 . ... 9 23 / 2020 . 250 800,000 10 . : https://bit.ly/3aOOGAQ . . . The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, launch a major COVID 19 prevention and containment campaign in KRG-I. The onset of the 9-day campaign on 23 August 2020 is from Suleimaniya which marked a severity in infection rates since the early stages of the outbreak due to multiple factors, mainly its proximity and long borders with neighboring Iran. The campaign engages the local community through the mobilization of more than 250 local community volunteers to reach a population of over 800,000 people in 10 target areas including IDP and refugee camps in Arbat and Kalar districts. For more details: https://bit.ly/2CSFpuZ

12.01.2022 . . .... . #___ Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Protecting and promoting the rights of indigenous peoples globally is an essential part of Australia’s human rights agenda and our Human Rights Council membership. In Australia, the government recently agreed to a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap, which is Australia’s framework to overcome the inequality experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This agreement was developed in partnership with Indigenous Australians who will share in decision-making with local and national governments on the policies and programs that affect them. #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay #WIPD https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement-closing

11.01.2022 . 54 . " ". ( 1976) . ... . . : Last weekend was the Australian Football League’s annual round recognising and celebrating indigenous players and culture. The round is named in honour of Sir Doug Nicholls, who played 54 games for Fitzroy Football Club. The slogan for the round is believe in a future without racism. The first Aboriginal person to be knighted, Sir Doug also served as Governor of South Australia (appointed in 1976) and was devoted to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. During this round, each team wears a new guernsey featuring indigenous designs. See all the designs and the inspiration behind the designs here: https://www.afl.com.au//every-club-the-most-amazing-indige ___ Photo Credit: AFL

11.01.2022 . . ... . #__ # Today and every day we have a collective responsibility to STOP domestic violence. Violence against women and girls takes many forms, including denying access to healthcare. Coronavirus is a disease. It does not bring shame on the family. . . #OrangeTheWorld #16days Hella Sketchz

10.01.2022 26 January is Australia’s national day #AustraliaDay is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. It is an opportunity to reflect, respect and connect with other Australians. Indigenous Australians are the traditional custodians of our beautiful lands and waterways and have a fundamental role in the great Australian story. We aspire to an Australia Day that can increasingly include a recognition and celebration by all Australians of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to our nation. @celebrateAustraliaDay #ReflectRespectCelebrate Congratulations to our @AustralianoftheYear 2021 finalists. We value your contribution and celebrate your diversity. Learn more about our impressive finalists: https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/

10.01.2022 5500 15 24 . #___ . #__ . Every week, across the globe about 5,500 women and girls aged 1524 years become infected with HIV.... is committed to eliminating #HIV across the . This #WorldAIDSDay, join the fight for gender equality, human rights and health for all and help #EndHIVStigma See more

09.01.2022 #_. Here are some tips on the correct use of facemasks so you can better protect yourself and the community from #COVID19.

08.01.2022 . . Today on #WorldToiletDay, we celebrate the role of safe, accessible toilets and the systems and people that support themas a... building block of healthy and resilient communities. In Iraq, Australia is proud to support partners like - unicef Iraq and Save the Children Iraq - through the @Building_Peaceful_Futures consortium to provide communities and school children with safe and accessible toilets and WASH facilities. https://twitter.com/FuturesBuilding

07.01.2022 #___ . - . -. #__... On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we pay tribute to the humanitarians and local responders who risk their lives to assist and protect others in need. COVID-19 has exposed already-vulnerable communities to even greater risk and presents significant challenges for the humanitarian response to these protracted crises. Meet some of our humanitarian officers working on the ground to fight against poverty, respond to disaster and combat COVID-19 #RealLifeHeroes

07.01.2022 #___ #__ #____ . # -.... #___ #__ On International #LiteracyDay Australia is proud to support @ReadingGCD’s #AllChildrenReading, a partnership between Australia, @USAID & @WorldVision that seeks new and innovative ways to help children improve their reading skills. With a focus on minority languages, foundational literacy & disability, these crucial tools are just what is needed to help kids to keep learning during global #COVID19 school closures and disruptions. #PartnershipsForRecovery #InThisTogether https://allchildrenreading.org/

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05.01.2022 - - - . .. Great news - an Australian-Iraqi from Baghdad, Dr Hareth Al-Wassiti is working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine at the Monash University Institute of Pharmaceutical Services in Melbourne. Read about his inspirational story and cutting edge research through the link. Monash Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

05.01.2022 - . . ( ) 30 .... ! . Over 2 billion people around the world don’t have access to safe drinking water and this number is expected to grow in coming years. Scientists have been working for decades on this problem, but many existing energy-heavy solutions can be hard to implement in communities without a stable electric grid. Now, a global research team led by Professor Huanting Wang at Monash University has proposed a sustainable solution that relies on sunlight (instead of heat or electricity) to filter salt water into clean drinking waterin less than 30 minutes. Better yet, this drinking water is even cleaner than WHO's official guidelines! Read more here: https://www.monash.edu//breakthrough-technology-purifies-w

05.01.2022 24 2020. : - - ... - 350 - 525 - 500 - 500 - . . FLIGHT CAP UPDATE. Until 24 October 2020, the following will apply subject to further advice on quarantine capacity: Melbourne no international passenger arrivals Hobart no international flights Sydney limit of 350 passenger arrivals per day Perth limit of 525 passenger arrivals per week Brisbane limit of 500 passenger arrivals per week Adelaide limit of 500 passenger arrivals per week Canberra, Darwin passenger limits on each flight to be discussed with jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. Read the Prime Minister's Media Statement:

05.01.2022 . . #_______ This week @dfat marked the beginning of @NAIDOCWeek with a flag-raising & smoking ceremony from Ngunnawal elder Warren Daley. This tradition is important to Indigenous Australiansthe smoke gets rid of bad spirits & helps look after you while on country #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

02.01.2022 2019 1.2 - - . : " ". #_ ... With support from Australia, in 2019 UNICEF reached over 1.2 million people in Iraq- almost half of them children- with improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene. "I like water especially in summer" says Sajaa from Basra. Her school is one of the schools supported by UNICEF to provide drinking water every day. #foreverychild, clean water and sanitation Credit Image: #UNICEF

01.01.2022 . " ". . # . ... . This week we remember with great sadness the ISIL attack on Sinjar six years ago. Yesterday the Australian Ambassador was honoured to deliver remarks at the Commemoration ‘Bridging the Gap between Terror and Humanity’, hosted by Yazda and The Zovighian Partnership. Australia is pleased to have supported both the resettlement of Yazidi survivors in Australia and recovery efforts for communities in Sinjar. We are also pleased to support the work of #UNITAD to investigate the perpetrators of these crimes. It is imperative we all work together to allow the dignified and safe return of people to their homeland, free from persecution.