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25.01.2022 In the first of three webinars to mark International Literacy Day, #AustraliaAwards regional alumni discussed inclusive education in South Asia. They were joined by Professor Suzanne Carrington, who shared her knowledge of the different tools that can be used to deliver programs and services during the COVID-19 pandemic to people who are often excluded from education due to disability, geographic isolation, language, or poverty. Ms Limia Dewan, Australia Awards alumna from #...Bangladesh, showcased the adjustments BRAC made to its inclusive education services to address COVID-19 issues. Join our #AustraliaAwards regional alumni for the second webinar on EdTech on 22 September 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Bangladesh time), live on Zoom. Australian alumni can register by sending an email to [email protected] by 12:00 PM (Bangladesh time) on 21 September 2020.

24.01.2022 Today’s ASEAN Regional Forum meeting was our 4th and final major ASEAN virtual meeting this week. It was great to join 27 countries to discuss a COVID-19 recove...ry and key regional and strategic issues. Particularly during COVID-19, ASEAN & ASEAN-led architecture is the heart of our efforts for a stable, open & resilient Indo-Pacific region. ASEAN Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam - B Ngoi Giao Vit Nam See more

22.01.2022 University of Queensland PhD candidate and 2020 Charlie Perkins Scholarship winner Audrey McInnerney will take time out from her UQ studies on soybean genetics to work toward a Master of Philosophy in Plant Biology at Cambridge’s Sainsbury Laboratory. Read about Ms McInnerney’s studies in the University of Queensland article.

22.01.2022 Australians have done a tremendous job as we have worked together to suppress #COVID19 - to save lives and livelihoods. Our health outcomes and efforts to cushi...on the blow on jobs and our economy of the COVID-19 recession, leaves us in a far better situation than most countries in the world today. And we are supporting our Pacific family of nations and neighbours in South East Asia as well, to help all of us get through this together. When it comes to a vaccine for COVID-19, Australia’s view is very clear. Whoever finds the vaccine must share it. History will be a severe judge of any nation that seeks to profit from this global pandemic - that’s one of the key messages in my virtual address to the United Nations General Assembly today.

21.01.2022 This year we mark the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the principle of the ‘Responsibility to Protect’. Australia is pleased to affirm our support for the c...ritical role R2P plays in guiding the global response to conflict and displacement during COVID-19. Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade United Nations

20.01.2022 Have you signed up for the Global Smart Energy Summit? Join global economic leaders and think tank experts and futurists sharing strategies for rebuilding the g...lobal economy more sustainably. Hear from: Mark Carney, United Nations Climate Envoy and Finance Adviser, COP26 Jeffrey Sachs, Director at Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University in the City of New York Danielle Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute Warwick McKibbin AO, Director of Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, Professor of Public Policy at The Australian National University Bill McKibben, Founder, 350.org Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji and COP23 Presidency Secretariat Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Atlassian Sam Kimmins, MSc, Global Head of RE100, The Climate Group Jamie Isbister, Australian Ambassador for the Environment Sam Muraki, Representative Director Green Ammonia Consortium; Regional Vice-Chair World Energy Council and many many more... Join 10,000 people from all over the world on 29 and 30 September! SIGN UP FREE: https://www.smartenergy.org.au//global-smart-energy-summit #SmartEnergySummit #Economy #ClimateChange #sustainabledevelopment #finance #leaders

20.01.2022 This #PeaceDay, recognises the important work that the has done for 75 years to support global peace and security. Australia was a founding member of the UN, deploying the first peacekeepers in 1947. Like Bangladesh, Australia is a strong supporter of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. COVID-19 has shown that international cooperation is as important as ever. We stand together with the UN against attempts to use the virus to promote discrimination or hatred. https://...www.dfat.gov.au//intern/un/Pages/united-nations-un #UN75 #shapingpeacetogether #WPS

19.01.2022 Opening eyes to a frontier in vision restoration A revolutionary cortical vision device, developed by Monash University researchers that could one day help restore vision to the blind, is being prepared for world-first human clinical trials in Melbourne. Read the article on Monash University’s website.

18.01.2022 Financial assistance for vulnerable Australians in Bangladesh: The Australian Government has announced two financial assistance packages for vulnerable Australians to assist in returning to Australia: - a subsistence loan of $2000-$5000 to cover living costs in Bangladesh until a flight is available; or... - a loan of $1000 as a contribution towards an airfare to Australia for each Australian and their family members. These loans are available to Australian citizens and applications are lodged through https://www.smartraveller.gov.au//covid-19-overseas-financ Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. smartraveller.gov.au

18.01.2022 #AustraliaAwards alumni continue to make meaningful contributions to economic growth and fiscal reforms in #Bangladesh long after they finish their study in Australia. The Australian Center for Educational Research (ACER) has released a #casestudy of Australia Awards alumni who undertook scholarships and fellowships related to economic development between 2011 and 2016. ACER heard how alumni continue to use the skills and knowledge they gained in Australia to make important... contributions to policies that have a positive impact on inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Bangladesh. For more details and to read their stories, visit: https://www.acer.org//economic-growth-and-fiscal-reform-in https://www.dfat.gov.au//australia-awards-global-tracer-fa

17.01.2022 My address to the United Nations Human Rights Council, as the world faces a health, economic and social crisis. COVID-19 reminds us that human rights are fundam...ental to all aspects of national and international governance. #HRC45 #HumanRights Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

17.01.2022 On #InternationalEqualPayDay, candidate for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Natasha Stott Despoja AM, reminded us that, ‘We know gender inequality has an adverse impact on economic growth, so investing in women’s economic empowerment is both the right and smart thing.’ Financial security, resilience and empowerment give women real opportunities and choices about their lives, and those of their families. When women do well, their families do well, and our economy and nations prosper. With gender inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to equal pay, to avoid further backsliding on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

14.01.2022 Australia commends Bandhu Social Welfare Society for its significant efforts resulting in the recognition of hijra in Bangladesh’s coming National Census. Australia is proud of our long partnership with Bandhu to support its work for the legal and social rights and inclusion of the sexual and gender minority communities in Bangladesh. Human rights are universal, indivisible and interdependent and all people are entitled to respect, dignity and legal protection. is committed to promoting values of freedom, democracy, equality and mutual respect for all. https://www.thedailystar.net//hijras-will-be-included-sepa

13.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year, Australia joins UN Women in asking people to #OrangeTheWorld today, and for the 16 Days of Activism on gender-based violence, by wearing the colour orange, and making buildings and social media orange where possible. Australia joins partners around the world to support UN Women’s calls for approaches to violence against women and girls which ‘Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect.’ Australia’s COVID-19 response strategy, ‘Partnerships for Recovery’ places gender equality and the elimination of violence against women as a key priority for Australia. Now, more than ever, coming together to end violence against women and girls is key to creating a more gender-equal world, with inclusive societies for all.

13.01.2022 #Nomoreexcuses #Nomoreabuse #Nomorerapes. 10 Action Points: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org//10%20action%20points%20to

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13.01.2022 Important notice for Australian citizens in Bangladesh: Australian Capital Territory: Legislative Assembly Election Online voting for the ACT Legislative Assembly is now open for Australians in Bangladesh who are usually resident in the ACT. Voting is open until 4pm (AEDT) 17 October 2020. ... A link to the overseas e-voting service and further information is available from the overseas e-voting webpage: www.elections.act.gov.au//2020_legis/overseas-e-voting-faq. Link to the overseas e-voting system: www.osvote.act.gov.au/ Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. smartraveller.gov.au

13.01.2022 Today is International Day for Tolerance. Mutual understanding between people, and appreciation of diverse cultures and forms of expression, is a core value of Australia and a commitment of the UN community. Australia reaffirms our commitment to working with Bangladesh and other partners to advocate for the protection of universal human rights including freedom of expression. Photo: UN Photo / Manuel Elias

10.01.2022 There were about 38 million people living with HIV across the at the end of 2019, with 5.8 million in Asia and the Pacific. ’s commitment to HIV elimination is adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. We are championing the human rights and protections needed to reduce the impact of the pandemic on people who experience barriers to health services, including women and girls, and people living with disability. When we strengthen a health system to fight one disease, we ...help fight all disease, including #COVID19. #PartnershipsForRecovery #WorldAIDSDay #SDG3 Photo credit: UNAIDS

10.01.2022 Today we celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. DFAT plays an important role in Australia realising t...he goals of #UNDRIP, elevating indigenous issues in our work & building our cohort of Indigenous diplomats declaration.humanrights.gov.au See more

10.01.2022 Join our regional alumni for the third and final webinar in the #AustraliaAwards South and West Asia education and literacy series on Wednesday 30 September from 11:00 to 12:30 (Bangladesh Time). This webinar will focus on techniques and activities to make home learning a fun experience and enjoyable for teachers, parents, and learners. In the second webinar on 22 September, #Bangladesh alumna Ms Nurunnahar Nupur shared how she uses various educational technologies telev...ision, videos, the internet, and telemedicine to help children with disabilities and their families cope with the disruptions to school and education services due to COVID-19. She also shared how she is working with other service providers to reach children and families who are outside the major cities who may not have access to the internet. Australian alumni can register for the final webinar by sending an email to [email protected] before 12 noon (Bangladesh Time) on Tuesday 29 September.

10.01.2022 Today is International Day for Universal Access to Information, also celebrated as Right to Know Day. It reinforces the role of government in promoting transparency and accountability. Australia is working with governments and other partners to help contain the spread of COVID-19 by supporting public health awareness campaigns, strengthening local health systems with equipment and training plus facilitating the supply of essential goods. In Bangladesh, Australia’s partner WFP is educating Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar on health and hygiene practices. WFP’s Self-Reliance Program also complements public awareness campaigns among Rohingya and the host community through activities such as making masks. #RightToKnow #AccessToInfoDay

09.01.2022 An Australian machine-learning program is the first in the world to handle genomic datasets with a trillion data points, helping scientists decode the mysteries of inherited illness, says Macquarie University Honorary Associate Professor Denis Bauer. Read more in the Macquarie University article.

09.01.2022 Smart UV sensor a world first to alert users to over-exposure Researchers at Macquarie University's Nanotechnology Laboratory have made a tiny wearable device that could help millions avoid skin cancer. Read the article and watch the video on Macquarie University’s website.

09.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of UN Women's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. Ending ...violence against women and girls is a priority for Australia, both here and overseas. It is also part of DFAT’s #PartnershipsForRecovery development program, which supports prevention, data collection, essential services and local women’s organisations, particularly across our Indo-Pacific. On #IDEVAW, 's Ambassador for Gender Equality, and leaders from across the , add their voices to calls to end gender-based violence

09.01.2022 Do you have a commercial idea that could make a lasting social impact? Through the #DFATbpp, the Australian Government is calling for #inclusivebusiness partnerships to help support #COVID19 economic recovery in Bangladesh. Applications close 4 November 2020. Click here to learn more and apply: https://thebpp.com.au/call-/regional-call-for-partnerships/

08.01.2022 Rice has many fathers but only two mothers Researchers investigating the heritage of thousands of rice varieties have identified just two distinct maternal lineages, a discovery which could help address the issue of global food security. Read the full University of Queensland article.

07.01.2022 We are excited to announce that the #StudyAustralia Video Competition is now Live! We invite students from grades 9 - 12 across #India, #Bangladesh and #SriLanka to put your language and video skills to the test. The winning teams for each theme will receive a prize of three Apple iPad Mini.... Click on https://bit.ly/3chpq72 to register now!

04.01.2022 Today we mark International Day of Democracy. Strong democratic institutions and practices are as important as ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liberal democratic values including transparency and freedom of information are essential to combating disinformation and ensuring trust in public authorities, and supporting governments and communities to control COVID-19. #HRC45 #DemocracyDay

03.01.2022 Safe and accessible s are essential for healthy & resilient communities. supports sustainable sanitation across our Indo-Pacific region as good hygiene is vital for fighting the #COVID19 pandemic and building our region’s health security. On #WorldToiletDay we acknowledge all who work in #WASH projects across the world and celebrate their commitment to keeping us clean and healthy.... Through Water For Women, works closely with our partners to build toilets in . #PartnershipsForRecovery #WorldToiletDay

03.01.2022 Across Bangladesh, Australia works with the @WorldFoodProgramme and the Government to provide a monthly allowance for over a million mothers. This helps them meet their and their children’s nutritional needs. Meet Naragani Rai, an expectant mother from rural Bangladesh. Each month, Naragani uses her Mother and Child Benefit to buy food, including fortified rice rich in vitamins and minerals. If I eat nutritious food, my unborn child will also get the right nutrients. He will not be underweight and I will not deliver before due time, she says.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 has meant that more Australians are dependent on cyberspace and digital technology than ever before. In this video Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Af...fairs and Critical Technology explains how DFAT works to protect and promote an open, free, safe and secure online environment. Learn more about how we’ve responded to malicious cyber activity during COVID19, including adapting our capacity building to deliver online programs across the Indo-Pacific to continue to assist our neighbours in strengthening their cyber resilience. To find out more about DFAT’s important role during COVID-19, follow the link below https://www.dfat.gov.au//themes/cyber-affairs/Pages/default

02.01.2022 Scientists have discovered a massive detached coral reef that stands taller than the Empire State Buildingand it is the first reef to be discovered in over 120 years. Read the Good News Network article.

02.01.2022 People of all gender identities may experience gender-based violence. Australia is proud to support Bandhu Social Welfare Society in its campaign for 16 Days of Activism 2020 to stop ALL forms of gender-based violence. #OrangeTheWorld #16DaysofActivism

01.01.2022 This #WorldToiletDay, reaffirms its commitment to work as a development partner of Bangladesh. Australia has supported the installation of accessible toilets to almost 3,500 households through project SHOMOTA. The project, funded by Water For Women has benefitted 15,000 people, including 1,000 people with disability, in both rural and urban areas of Bangladesh.