“The Office of the Ambassador for Women and Girls was established in September 2011 to engage in international advocacy in support of Australian Government policies and programs to:
- empower women and girls socially, politically and economically
- eradicate violence against women and girls
- eliminate discrimination against women and girls
- ensure better educational and health (including sexual and maternal health) opportunities and outcomes for women and girls
- eradicate trafficking in women and girls
- protect women and girls in conflict and promote the role of women in peace-building, and
- enhance the participation of women in decision-making and leadership.”