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24.01.2022 We are very pleased to hear that the ni-Vanuatu workers helped make the Northern Territory Seasonal Worker Pilot such a success and helped save this year’s mango crop in the Northern Territory. Thank you to all of them for doing such a great job in supporting the economies of #Vanuatu and #Australia. ##PacificFamily #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pacific labour mobility #vanuatudepartmentoflabour Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu

23.01.2022 Vanuatu is well placed to respond to the first case of COVID-19 in quarantine with quick and reliable testing. Thanks to a collaborative effort between #Vanuatu, #Australia, #NewZealand, the Pacific-Community-SPC Communities and the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 5,650 #GeneXpert cartridges have now been delivered to #Vanuatu following the delivery of 700 test kits last weekend. #40YearsTogerther #TugetaYumiStanap Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP #HealthPromotionsVanuatu

23.01.2022 Today on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, we acknowledge the work of remarkable #Vanuatu women like Tatavola (Vola) Mataskelekele, who work with dedication and courage to protect women’s human rights. Vola is the Acting Coordinator of the Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC), where she has worked for over ten years to support, inform and advocate for women and children affected by violence. Vola is a lawyer and Australia Awards alumni with a Master of Laws from ANU. Vola says her passion is to help build a strong Vanuatu society where women and girls can exercise their civil and political rights freely, without discrimination or cultural excuses about their status. #16Days2020 #EVAW #IWRDD #TugetaYumiStanap

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our partners in Vanuatu for amazing work throughout the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. The Australian High Commission was proud to join a number of key events alongside the Government of Vanuatu and our partners as part of our joint effort to eliminate gender-based violence in Vanuatu and Australia. Beyond the 16 days, Australia will continue to work with our partners to promote inclusion and equality for all. Please see the below video ...with 16 stories from ni-Vanuatu leaders committed to ending gender-based violence. #16Days2020 #TugetaYumiStanap

22.01.2022 and held the annual - Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) Talks virtually last week. The Talks provided an important forum to discuss the ongoing security engagement between our nations and how the - DCP can best support Vanuatu’s security priorities and sustainable capability development into the future. The - DCP is a key foundation of -’s strong and enduring security partnership, and we look forward to working together to deepen this partnership even further. #40yearstogether #TugetaYumiStanap #yourADF Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP Senator Linda Reynolds Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs #MinistryofInternalAffairs

22.01.2022 Air Vanuatu has announced the suspension of passenger air services into and out of Port Vila as a result of restrictions imposed by the Government of Vanuatu. Travellers should monitor the Air Vanuatu website on: https://www.airvanuatu.com/ and Facebook Page for updated information. You should keep informed about the current status and the #Vanuatu Government's response to COVID-19 at the Ministry of Health COVID-19 Updates website on: https://www.health.gov.au/ and Health ...Promotions Vanuatu Facebook page on: https://bit.ly/32Dhycu. If you are an Australian or Canadian in Vanuatu requiring consular assistance please call 22777 or our 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre +61 2 62613305. We encourage you to register with DFAT on: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19/registration-FAQs if you’re currently in Vanuatu and wish to return home but have not been able to. Air Vanuatu smartraveller.gov.au

20.01.2022 The Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department has advised that the tropical low near Vanuatu has now developed into a tropical cyclone. Tropical Cyclone Yasa (Category 1) is about 450km east of Pentecost and moving in a south-easterly direction. The potential for Tropical Cyclone Yasa to move closer to the central Vanuatu group in the next 24 to 48 hours is moderate to high. There is a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and possible flooding is forecast with strong ...inland wind over southern islands. We recommend you keep up to date with the Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department on Facebook at Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department or their website: https://www.vmgd.gov.vu . You should follow local sources of information on latest developments and heed any instructions issued by local authorities. If you require consular assistance, please email [email protected] or call +678 22777. You can also contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 in Australia. See our travel advice smartraveller.gov.au/help for general information on natural disasters.

20.01.2022 On 11 November, Australia’s Chargé d’affaires, Clinton Pobke, together with members of the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Federal Police joined Vanuatu’s President, H.E. Pastor Obed Moses Tallis, members of the Diplomatic Corps, ex-service men and women and the public at a Remembrance Day ceremony. Wreaths were laid at the Port Vila cenotaph to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in wars, during conflicts and in peacekeeping operations. Lest we forget. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap #PacificFamily #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget.

19.01.2022 Ostrelia hemi glad tumas blong sapotem Care long Vanuatu blong wok tugeta wetem olgeta long Ministri blong Helt blong Vanuatu blong save mekem animated video ya blong tokbaot impoten infomesen blong COVID-19 mo from wanem nao yumi mas praktisim gudfala haejin oltaem. #40YearsTogether #TugetuYumiStanap Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP #healthpromotionsvanuatu

19.01.2022 RISPEK HEMI HONORABOL. "We women we are strong. We do lots of different kinds of work both inside our homes and inside our communities. This is why it is very i...mportant that we women are part of decision making at the national level too, it is important that we are able to share our opinions because respect is honourable,"-Youngest Candidate in 2020 General Elections Litiana Kalsrap. Today is the second day of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence - and we're calling on Vanuatu to stanap strong akensem vaelens! WATCH this message from the Youngest Candidate in 2020 General Election Litiana Kalsrap and keep an eye out for the Rugby Player Xiahou Faerua which will be coming up next and will be shown here @Stanap Strong Akensem Vaelens Vanuatu. Sista CARE in Vanuatu Pacific Media Assistance Scheme Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta Australian High Commission, Vanuatu New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu Vanuatu Women's Centre Vanuatu Ministry of Justice and Community Services

18.01.2022 The Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-Hazards Department has issued Advisory Number 1 on Tropical Cyclone Yasa, now at Category 2. The system is slow moving in the north-northwest direction at 4 KM/HR over the past 6 hours. The potential for Tropical Cyclone Yasa to move closer to the central Vanuatu group in the next 24 to 48 hours is moderate to high. Winds close to the centre of the cyclone are estimated at 64KM/HR with gusts up to 120KM/HR. You may be receiving SMS alerts on #TC...Yasa. SMS alerts include a grid reference to communicate the TC's current location. To track the TC using the grid reference, you will need to refer to the below cyclone tracking map. The new map was issued in October 2020. We recommend you keep up to date with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department on Facebook or their website: https://www.vmgd.gov.vu. You should follow local sources of information on latest developments and heed any instructions issued by local authorities. If you require consular assistance, please email [email protected] or call +678 22777. You can also contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 in Australia. See our travel advice at smartraveller.gov.au for general information on natural disasters. Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

17.01.2022 Tedei long #WorldToiletDay, mifala i praod blong talemaot se #Melsisi #MaketHaos long aelan blong Pentecost naoia hemi kat wan sanitasen blok blong hem we hemi inkludum toilet mo shower. Konstraksen blong sanitasen blok ia hemi wan rekwes blong Late Jif Andeng we i mekem long Hae Komisona blong Ostrelia, Her Excellency Sarah de Zoeten, long taem blong opening blong maket haos ia we Ostrelia i fundem tru lo World Vision Vanuatu afta #Harold i damagem hem bigwan. Mifala i want...em aknowledgem memori blong late Jif Andeng tru long komplisen blong projek ia we bae i benefitim ol vendas blong maket we fulap oli ol woman mo komiuniti blong Melsisi. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap #AustralianAid Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs National Disaster Management Office Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu World Vision Vanuatu Live & Learn Environmental Education Health Promotions Vanuatu Penama Provincial Update

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the 38 ni-Vanuatu APTC students who graduated with Australian qualifications on 25 November at the #APTC campus’ first face-to-face graduation for 2020. Her Excellency Sarah deZoeten was honoured to present these qualifications in a range of skill areas to support #Vanuatu’s economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and TC Harold. She congratulated students for their commitment to studies during this extremely challenging year. The High Commission...er acknowledged, in particular, the three carpentry graduates from the Torres Islands who embraced the opportunity provided through APTC and the Vanuatu Skills Partnership to provide ni-Vanuatu workers in remote areas access to quality skills training. Ms. Jennifer Kausei, as keynote speaker, encouraged graduates to be strong role models in their communities. The graduation ceremony was a milestone for these skilled women and men to celebrate their achievement with their families and demonstrated the importance of lifelong learning and flexible training pathways. #Skills #ContinuityofLearning #MoET #Support #AustralianAid #Tugetayumistanap #40yearstogether #APTC

14.01.2022 Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Sarah de Zoeten, was pleased to join the Government of Vanuatu and the Vanuatu Women’s Centre to launch a new toll-free number: 161. This toll-free number will enable women and children across #Vanuatu to access essential counselling and legal services for free, including during #COVID19. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap #16Days2020 #EVAW #IDEVAW

14.01.2022 #Australia is pleased to continue to provide technical support to #Vanuatu to respond to COVID-19. Australian-funded epidemiologist Caroline van Gemert had a working session with Provincial Public Health Managers recently to develop a surveillance plan for each province of #Vanuatu. Provincial surveillance plans will help local authorities monitor and control outbreak of communicable disease including COVID-19. To support this work, Mr Obed Manwo, Public Health Manager for Shefa Provincial Health, presented what has been implemented for Shefa province including training in case investigation and contact tracing. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Health Promotions Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marise Payne Alex Hawke

13.01.2022 Through the Vanuatu Skills Partnership and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), Australia is supporting local communities to 'build back better' in the wake of Cyclone Harold, and improve their health security preparedness. Through the Sanma Skills Centre, under the Ministry of Education and Training, young people from communities across Santo - one of the areas most affected by the cyclone - are developing expertise in plumbing and water system repair and mainten...ance. Working in partnership with local training provider #ACOMVETS, APTC trainer, James Matariki is delivering this nationally accredited course Certification II. This initiative is providing an enabling environment for young people to access skills and develop income generation activities while supporting the Vanuatu Recovery Plan ‘Yumi Evriwan Tugeta’. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap #AustralianAid #APTCVanuatu Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

12.01.2022 The Government of Vanuatu has lifted travel restrictions into and out of Port Vila. Travellers should contact Air Vanuatu for updated information on flight schedules and monitor their website at: https://www.airvanuatu.com/ and Facebook. The Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade is managing the passenger list for scheduled flights. Australians wishing to depart Vanuatu must be registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Intern...ational Cooperation and External Trade, who will communicate the passenger details to Air Vanuatu to finalize the booking arrangements. Contact details for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade (Eslyn Kaltongga or Nathalie Vuti) are 33180 or at [email protected] or [email protected]. You should keep informed about the current status and the #Vanuatu Government's response to COVID-19 at the Ministry of Health COVID-19 Updates website on: https://covid19.gov.vu/ and Health Promotions Vanuatu Facebook page on: https://bit.ly/32Dhycu. Information on entry requirements into Australia is available at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/. Guidance on Health Screening and Quarantine is available at https://www.health.gov.au/.../coronavirus-covid-19-advice If you are an Australian or Canadian in Vanuatu requiring consular assistance please call 22777 or our 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre +61 2 62613305. We encourage you to register with DFAT on: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19/registration-FAQs if you’re currently in Vanuatu and wish to return home but have not been able to.

11.01.2022 Today 10 December is International Human Rights Day and the last of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. The Australian High Commissioner, Sarah de Zoeten, was pleased to join the Government of Vanuatu’s events to mark Anti-corruption Day and International Human Rights Day. COVID-19 has presented economic and health crises for Vanuatu, Australia and across the world. It is now more essential than ever to restate our continued strong commitment to uphold the... inalienable individual rights outlined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Australia and Vanuatu value respect for human rights and will continue working together to improve human rights for everyone. #IHRD #16Days2020 #TugetaYumiStanap

09.01.2022 long olgeta Provinsol Helt Wokas we oli bin wok had long quarantine. Mo kongratulasen long evriwan we oli bin patisipeit long quarantine sistem blong . Yufala i sapotem bigwan nasonal ifot long faet akensem #COVID-19. #Australia tru long patnasip wetem #Vanuatu hemi kat priviledge blong wok long saed blong yufala ol taem. Gudfala wok blong yufala i mekem se yumi save spendem Christmas wetem famli mo komiuniti blong yumi long #Vanuatu. to all the Provincial Health Wor...kers who worked so hard during quarantine and congratulations to everyone participating in ’s quarantine system. Your hard work and dedication has helped ensure people across #Vanuatu can spend Christmas with their families and communities. Australia is proud to support Vanuatu’s efforts to prepare for and respond to #COVID-19 and will continue to work closely with the #Vanuatu Government to help keep communities safe. Sapos yu wantem save moa plis ridim atikol blong Vanuatu Daily Post bilow. #TugetaYumiStanap #40YearsTogether #TogetherinIt Health Promotions Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs Shefa Health Promotion page Shefa Provincial Government Council TAFEA DEVELOPMENTS & CURRENT AFFAIRS. Sanma Provincial Government Council Malampa Provincial Government Council MALAMPA PEOPLES VOICE Penama Provincial Update TORBA PROVINCE UPDATE

09.01.2022 Congratulations to the Ministry of #Health for hosting its first Nursing Leaders Forum in Port Vila. #Australia was pleased to support this initiative that brought together Senior Nurses and Midwives from across #Vanuatu to discuss the progresses and challenges in the nursing and midwifery profession. A highlight of the forum included the review of the Vanuatu Nurses Act which mandates the Nursing Council as the key body oversighting the quality of nurses' performances and... wellbeing. The forum was also an avenue for Vanuatu’s Dr Griffith Harrison and Australian-funded Health Security Advisor, Dr Geoff Clark, to update the participants on the COVID-19 situation and response. We take this opportunity to thank all the health frontline workers for their hard work in this challenging time. #40yearstogether #TugetaYumiStanap Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs #HealthPromotionsVanuatu #VanuatuMinistryofInternalAffairs NDMOGov Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP

09.01.2022 Are you a returned seasonal worker living on Efate with an established business or a great business idea? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Returned Seasonal Workers Entrepreneurship Program. This innovation and entrepreneurship program is supported by V-Lab, Department of Labour and the Governments of Australia and New Zealand. Selected entrepreneurs will receive an extensive package of support including training, coaching, etc. Please apply before 31 January 2021, fo...rms can be found under the seasonal worker pages on www.v-lab.org. Toksave i stap go long ol seasonal worker we oli jas kambak long Vanuatu mo stap liv olbaot long Efate. Sapos yu gat wan bisnis o gat wan tingting blong statem wan bisnis, plis aplae ikam long Entrepreneurship Prokram naoia blong kasem sapot long saed blong kotjing, trening mo fulap nara samting. Prokram ya hemi kam tru long sapot blong V-Lab, Dipatmen blong Leba mo tufala Gavman blong Ostrelia mo Niu Zilan. Yu save faenem ol fom long pej ya www.v-lab.org mo yu gat taem kasem 31 Januari blong aplae.

08.01.2022 Echo 1, emia I Papa 1, radio chek, ova. Papa 1, emia I Echo 1, loud mo clear ova. Echo 1, emia i Papa 1, loud mo clear, out. Vanuatu Police Force members in Port Vila conducted a radio check with their colleagues in Epi earlier this month as part of the first phase of the Vanuatu Government National Emergency Radio Network. Supported by the Vanuatu-Australia Defence Cooperation Program, the Vanuatu Government National Emergency Radio Network is a joint initiative betwee...n to upgrade the emergency radio network across the archipelago. The health and safety of our ni-Vanuatu family remains our key priority. All visiting Australian Defence Force men and women are in compliance with both Australia and Vanuatu’s COVID-19 protocols, including completing quarantine at a Vanuatu Government designated facility. #40yearstogether #TugetaYumiStanap #yourADF Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP Senator Linda Reynolds Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs #MinistryofInternalAffairsVanuatu See more

07.01.2022 Australia has committed 39 billion vatu for COVID-19 vaccine coverage for the region. This announcement means that every ni-Vanuatu will have access to a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, once it is developed.#40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Health Promotions Vanuatu

07.01.2022 The Australian High Commission congratulates #Vanuatu’s Ministry of Education & Training, Vanuatu on successfully accessing VUV 360,000,000 from the Global Partnership for Education (#GPE) for a new program to support inclusive education, teacher training and early childhood education across . Vanuatu is the first island state in the Pacific to access this Education Sector Program Implementation Grant - a fantastic achievement. We also thank the GPE Grant Agent Save the Children Vanuatu for assisting the Ministry of Education and Training to access this grant. #ContinuityofLearning #MoET #Support #AustralianAid #Tugetayumistanap #40yearstogether #SavetheChildren https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=404443357637583&id=106206244127964

04.01.2022 Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the first day of #16Days of Activism on gender-based violence. Today, and every day, Australia stands strong beside our #Vanuatu partners who work to eliminate violence against women and girls. This year 16 ni-Vanuatu leaders including President Obed Moses Tallis, Chief Vanuaroroa Ham Lini and Chief Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, Dr Basil Leodoro, and rugby player Xiahou Faureua have produced v...ideo messages as part of Vanuatu’s 16 days of Stanap Strong Akensem Vaelens campaign. These leaders talk about what it means to them when they hear the words of Vanuatu’s first Prime Minister, Father Walter Lini: RISPEK HEMI HONORABOL. A new video message will be released every day over the 16 days make sure you catch them all! https://www.facebook.com/stanapstrong #IDEVAW #16Days2020 #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap See more

04.01.2022 #Australia is proud to support our partners in #Vanuatu in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign which starts tomorrow, 25 November. Australia remains committed to supporting our Vanuatu partners across government, civil society and faith-based organisations as they work and raise their voices to end violence against women and children. Their work is even more critical as we tackle the challenges of COVID-19 in our region. The 16 Days of Activis...m is an annual campaign from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, International Human Rights Day. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap #16Days2020 #OrangeTheWorld #IDEVAW Vanuatu Women's Centre Ministry of Justice Vanuatu

04.01.2022 We have joined UN Women's call to #OrangeTheWorld by lighting up the Australian High Commission in orange during the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Australia stands strong beside our #Vanuatu partners who work to eliminate violence against women and girls. Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s COVID-19 response strategy, ‘Partnerships for Recovery’ places gender equality and the elimination of violence against women as a key prio...rity for Australia. Now, more than ever, coming together to end violence against women and girls is key to creating a more gender-equal world and inclusive societies for all. #IDEVAW #16Days2020 #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap

03.01.2022 Today to mark #WorldToiletDay we acknowledge and thank #Australia’s partners including #Vanuatu Ministry of Health for supporting the construction and improvement of sustainable sanitations across . Together we supported communities to reconnect to fresh water sources after the impact of #TCHarold and strengthen #hygiene supplies and practice through the #COVID-19 response. #40YearsTogether #TugetaYumiStanap #AustralianAid Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP National Disaster Management Office Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu ADRA Vanuatu World Vision Vanuatu Live & Learn Health Promotions Vanuatu Sanma Province Penama Provincial Update Malampa Province

02.01.2022 On International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, we recognise #Vanuatu’s next generation of gender advocates, like Vepaiamele Trief. At an event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this week, Vepaiamele read out her powerful, original poem and challenged us all to help eliminate violence against women and girls. #16Days2020 #EVAW #IWRDD #IDEVAW #TugetaYumiStanap

01.01.2022 Today the Governments of the Republic of Vanuatu and Australia announced a 1.6 billion vatu (AUD 20 million) package of support for Tropical Cyclone Harold recovery. Australia’s support for Tropical Cyclone Harold recovery is in-line with Vanuatu’s Recovery Strategy. It will support the rebuilding of key infrastructure to withstand future disasters, improve water, sanitation and hygiene in communities, strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience, focus on training and sk...ills development in a time of COVID-19, and assist in revitalising livelihoods, the economy and tourism sector safely and securely. The new recovery package is in addition to the $11 million dollar (900 million vatu) already provided by Australia for initial response and early recovery from Tropical Cyclone Harold. https://dailypost.vu//article_ed636488-3b3a-11eb-9eea-4ba9 Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP

01.01.2022 The Australian High Commission is delighted to once again sponsor the largest free music festival in the South Pacific this year. In the past we have supported Fest’Napuan by bringing in talented Australian artists to perform alongside Vanuatu’s best musicians and bands from the region live on stage. Due to COVID-19, we were unable to bring in an Australian artist this year, but we are very happy that we have been able to sponsor the festival. Fest'Napuan takes place from 25-28 November and the theme for this year’s festival is ‘Yumi sapotem muisik blong Vanuatu oltaem’. Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta

01.01.2022 Meet Australian Defence Force medics Lance Corporals Jasmine Kinging and Darren McKenzie who recently visited Vanuatu as part of phase one (Oct Dec 20) of the Vanuatu Government National Emergency Radio Network project. In addition to supporting the delivery of this three-year - Defence Cooperation Program supported inter-island communication project, Lance Corporals Kinging and McKenzie provided basic first aid training to their Vanuatu Police Force colleagues and co...mmunity first-responders to help build local emergency response and preparedness. Here are some photos of the training delivered in Ambae and Santo. Great work team #40yearstogether #tugetayumistanap #OurPartners #YourADF Marise Payne Senator Linda Reynolds Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Natasha Stott Despoja AO on her election to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. In her position as Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls in 2016 Despoja met with many of Vanuatu’s inspiring leaders, both women and men, promoting women's leadership, women’s economic empowerment and ending violence against women. She discussed ways to improve the lives of Vanuatu’s women and girls with a diverse range of people from across #Vanuatu. We are proud that she will bring a Pacific voice to #CEDAW. #40YearsTogerther #TugetaYumiStanap Vanuatu Women's Centre Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP