Natasha Stott Despoja @NStottDespoja Twitter profile

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Natasha Stott Despoja

3 years

Proud to take my seat on #CEDAW @UNHumanRights . Thank you everyone who made this possible. With my #UNTreatyBody colleagues, I will work hard to eliminate discrimination against women and girls. @UNWomenAust .

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7 years

I filmed this in #Kenya . It's a #ZebraCrossingZebraCrossing @NatGeo

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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4 years

Australia has won a #CEDAW seat! My heartfelt thanks to many, especially @MarisePayne for championing this bid & to wonderful civil society. I thank Member States for their votes. I pledge to serve with independence, diligence & compassion. It’s an honor to follow Elizabeth Evatt

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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I spent my political life (pre-parliamentary & entire Parliamentary life) advocating for quality, publicly funded & accessible higher education. A #right not a #privilege ...Today, counts among many heartbreaking days. Shame.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

3 years

Hard to believe, but 26 years ago today I was sworn in as a Senator. I learnt change, especially cultural change, takes time. Today, I send solidarity to those who participated in the ⁦ @Kate_Jenkins_ ⁩ #JenkinsInquiry , it was triggering & tough. I’m hoping it leads to change

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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2 years

18 years!!!💕 #Conrad18 ⁦ @ianrsmith65 ⁩

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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3 years

I love this. Powerful women, agents of change. Faith in the future! @marieclaireau @TamePunk @BrittHiggins_ @NickyBriger

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

3 years

. @DylanAlcott what a legend. Advocate, brilliant sportsman, sharp as anything & funny too. A brilliant baton change! Thank you for your shout out to extraordinary Australians @TamePunk #StellaYoung @kurtfearnley We’re still in awe of #Grace . Tonight, I feel a v proud Australian🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

3 years

Stepping down…It has been a one of the great privileges of my life to chair @OurWatchAus . After 8 years, it is time for someone else to lead us into the next exciting phase. I’m so proud of our world-leading work towards an equal & violence-free Australia. My heartfelt thanks 🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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4 years

Honoured to be #Australia ’s candidate for #CEDAW . I will continue to work hard to eliminate discrimination against women & promote the rights, safety & success of women across the globe.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

5 years

In all my years in public life, working in policy, in parliament THIS IS THE WORST. ‘These Things Happen': Pauline Hanson's Vile Comments O...

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

4 years

Australian elected to UN committee against gender discrimination for first time in almost 30 years via @SBSNews

Australian elected to UN committee against gender discrimination for first time in almost 30 years

Our Watch chair Natasha Stott Despoja has been selected to join the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, making her only the second Australian to hold the...

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

10 months

Four women in my home state murdered this week, allegedly at the hands of intimate/former partners. I’m sickened by the statistics. The slaughter has to stop. Saturday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW . This violence is preventable😢

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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5 years

Thank you kind friends & Twitter family for such lovely msgs. I’m so grateful to see #genderequality work recognised in this way. I share this honour with the many women & men who work for fairer, kinder world, especially those who work everyday to keep women and children safe 🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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3 years

18 years!❤️ @ianrsmith65

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@NStottDespoja

4 years

Thank you @AustraliaUN for your incredible support. What a team you have in #NY & dealing with so much this year. I am grateful. Although I don’t underestimate the impact of the lamingtons 😉

Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

@AustraliaUN

4 years

👏Congratulations to @NStottDespoja - elected today to #CEDAW ! Natasha is a deeply committed & lifelong #GenderEquality advocate who will make a significant contribution to the work of the Committee. 🙏Thank you to States Parties for their support.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

4 years

I’m overwhelmed by the kind messages of support & care. I know Twitter can be harsh & former MPs engender mixed affection, but I’m grateful for the x party, interagency, civil society, friends & colleagues outpouring of kindness. We may not win this bid but I’m proud & thankful🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

2 years

#Conrad ’s final exams today. School days over. Where did that time go? It seems only yesterday, we were Canberra-bound for #Parliamentary sittings. Good luck dear boy ⁦ @ianrsmith65 ⁩

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

3 years

#doublevaxed 💉Thank you science 🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

4 years

Tonight, excited to take the solemn oath to join @UNHumanRights #TreatyBody #CEDAW . A little daunted, partly as sessions commence after midnight EST, but grateful for the generous support I’ve had to get here... maybe don’t expect me to be hi functioning during the day for a bit!

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

5 years

Thank you ⁦⁦ @UniversitySA . What⁩ a joy to share this day with your wonderful graduates 🎓 My best wishes for their future endeavours & all power to them! My heartfelt gratitude 🙏 #highereducation

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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3 years

How beautiful are my neighbors? This was on the doorstep. Thank you 💕🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

2 years

#Senator ⁦ @TamePunk ⁩ has a nice ring to it! ⁦ @AdlIwd ⁩ ⁦ @abcadelaide ⁩ ⁦ @UNWomenAust ⁩ @SenatorWong ⁩ #womenintopolitics

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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4 years

Can’t. Stop. Crying.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

4 years

Thank you for this kind acknowledgment & for this opportunity. I feel privileged to have this role & promise to serve with independence & dedication. I thank everyone for their generous best wishes & civil society for the offers or help! #HappyNewYear everyone.

The Office for Women

@officeforwomen

4 years

Wishing @NStottDespoja the best as she starts her four-year term on the #CEDAW Committee in 2021. @NStottDespoja is the first Australian to serve on the Committee in almost 30 yrs & is committed to eliminating discrimination against women around the world.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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5 years

Another woman has died violently. RIP #CaitlinOBrien . Condolences to her friends & family. Another week, another heartbreak. Violence against women & children is a #NationalEmergency I implore our legislators & leaders as well as our entire community to address this scourge #EVAW

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@NearyTy_9

5 years

Caitlin O’Brien was found dead in Gardenvale last night. Her partner now charged with her murder. @9NewsMelb

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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6 years

.⁦ @JulieBishopMP ⁩ To a wonderful Foreign Minister, the ultimate diplomat, & friend. Thank you for your service & ensuring gender equality is the central focus of Australia’s foreign policy & international development ⁦ @dfat ⁩ #JulieBishop #Sisterhood ⁦ @UN_Women ⁩

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

6 years

10 women this year have died violently. And our hearts break all over again. We’re sick of and sickened by the statistics, the body count. This violence must stop. Remember #PreethiReddy

Our Watch

@OurWatchAus

6 years

We are truly devastated to hear of the death of Preethi Reddy. We cannot go on like this. As Our Watch Chair @NStottDespoja says – it is time to stop this slaughter in our neighbourhoods.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

2 months

This woman👇 @ @suigenerisjen is an inspiration & true friend and sister 🙏

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@FutureWomen

2 months

You may have heard that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from prison following a plea deal. On our latest episode of the Too Much podcast, Helen McCabe sits down with Jennifer Robinson, a long-time member of Assange's legal team.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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2 years

Today we celebrate #InternationalDayOfGirlChild but we have a long way to go before #girls have equal rights. I’m proud of my daughter #Cordelia & know she will work to ensure greater rights, safety & freedom for her compatriots & her global sisters. @PlanAustralia #CEDAW

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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3 months

What a day! Thank you to State Parties for support & congrats to those elected Members. Commiserations to unsuccessful candidates: what calibre & I ❤️ the camaraderie. Heartfelt gratitude to 🇦🇺for unparalleled support. I look forward to working hard in my next @UN #CEDAW term!

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@NStottDespoja

3 years

#FridayFlashback 😂

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@NStottDespoja

6 years

11 women murdered in 22 days. #stopthisslaughter in our neighborhoods. This #ViolenceAgainstWomen is a #nationalemergency . It is unbearable. @OurWatchAus #auspol @UN_Women

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

3 years

Big day. Thank you everyone for your kind words... and special thanks to my family 🙏 💕

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4 years

Five women killed in ten days. Let that sink in. This is a #nationalemergency Devastating. @OurWatchAus

Counting Dead Women

@DeadWomenAus

4 years

Five women killed in ten days. 19 women have been killed violently this year. #countingdeadwomen

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4 years

Thank you @AustraliaUN , I would be honoured to serve as the first Australian committee member since the distinguished service of Elizabeth Evatt AC. I pledge to work hard & to be a genuinely independent expert member.

Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

@AustraliaUN

4 years

@NStottDespoja has been a lifelong advocate for women's rights & gender equality. If elected, Natasha will bring valuable experience to #CEDAW & be the first 🇦🇺Australian to serve on the Committee in almost 30 years. #Natasha4CEDAW @officeforwomen @dfat

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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11 months

It was a privilege to serve on the PM’s #Referendum Council all those years ago & to see firsthand the painstaking work & collaboration that went into the #UluruStatement . It’s time to #VoteYes . PS thank you to the hard working volunteers today especially!

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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5 years

She is superb 🙏💕💪

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5 years

My son.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

@Refugees

5 years

Conrad is on a mission to inspire other kids

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4 years

The election is on! 🗳 I’m proud to be Australia’s #CEDAW candidate (the 1st time we have run in almost 30 years).I would serve as an independent expert. I hope #UN #MemberStates will consider 🇦🇺 favourably. I’ve a lifelong commitment to #genderequality & a passion for our region

Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

@AustraliaUN

4 years

The 21st Meeting of the States Parties to #CEDAW will take place on Monday 9 November in the GA Hall. Elections will be held for 11 new members of the #CEDAW Committee (2021-24). Find out more about 🇦🇺's candidate @NStottDespoja at: #Natasha4CEDAW

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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6 years

Launched tomorrow, royalties go to ⁦ @OurWatchAus ⁩ An essay about primary prevention: stopping the violence before it occurs. It’s time to end violence against women and children. Please join me in this mission for a violence-free #Australia #auspol ⁦ @MUPublishing ⁩

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5 years

50 women have died violently this year. Australia, this is horrific, heartbreaking. Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW , it’s time to commit to preventing this violence. It is a #nationalemergency

Counting Dead Women

@DeadWomenAus

5 years

50 women have been killed violently this year. And yet again, the woman’s partner has been charged. That’s why we are #countingdeadwomen

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4 years

I marvel at #BrittanyHiggins bravery(and that of many other women).The culture of parliament/politics has been exposed again. How little some things seemed to have changed. It’s been a confronting & triggering week for many. Fundamental reform/an independent inquiry needed.

Brittany Higgins

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4 years

Let’s just hope that from this whole horrible situation there will actually be some fundamental reform to the MOP(S) Act for vulnerable staff and improvements to the workplace culture in Parliament House. (2/2)

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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9 months

I’m proud to be Australia’s #CEDAW candidate for reelection in 2024. When women’s rights are being eroded in parts of the world, amplifying the Convention is vital.I look forward to working with CEDAW colleagues, states & civil society to progress women’s human rights.

Australian Government

@ausgov

9 months

Today, the Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, proudly endorsed @NStottDespoja as Australia’s candidate for re-election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women #CEDAW Find out more at

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5 years

We’re in our 38th week of 2019. 38 women have died violently this year. Every week, on average, a woman is killed & usually at the hands of someone she knows, or who purported to love her. This is unbearable Australia. We must work to create a #violencefree Australia @OurWatchAus

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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3 years

Yep, I think today is the day to take a break from Twitter. It’s been a big #IWD week. In solidarity. Please #BeKind to each other. Catch up later.

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4 years

What a generous thing to do! Thank you @TimWattsMP . It’s been a big day, but the well wishes from across the political spectrum are a highlight. That people value #CEDAW in this way is heart-warming & propels me to work hard for equality 🙏

Tim Watts MP

@TimWattsMP

4 years

I congratulated @NStottDespoja in Parliament today on her election to a seat on the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - the first Oz representative in 30 years. I can’t think of an Australian who could do more for gender equity with this platform.

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2 years

Happy Birthday darling #Cordelia . We love that you are feisty, empathetic & an advocate for #genderequality & social justice (this was for a @UNWomenAust campaign!) ❤️💕 🎂 @ianrsmith65

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2 years

Thanks for the t-shirt ⁦ @AIIWomen ⁩ #JulieReilly 👍

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9 months

How exciting to see the #changemakers exhibition ⁦ @MoAD_Canberra ⁩ on the very day I walked into #parliament 28 years ago, #Nov 30!⁩ My #PPL private Senator’s bill is also there! ⁦ @drmartens ⁩ @auspol

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4 years

#Grace , please don’t rule out politics.

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@NStottDespoja

5 years

Young women & girls in politics, in activism, as advocates, having a say and an influence on our future. #iamhappy

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Manhattan!

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2 years

A privilege to be back ⁦ @UNHumanRights ⁩ ⁦ @UNGeneva ⁩ ⁦ @UNTreatyBodies ⁩ #CEDAW . How exciting to be joined by #CSOs in person🙏

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Natasha Stott Despoja

@NStottDespoja

3 years

This is a kind acknowledgement, thank you. I accept this generous distinction on behalf of all women who champion equality & social justice, & especially those who work every day to keep women & children safe.

Women & Leadership Australia

@WLASocial

3 years

We are delighted to be presenting Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO with the National Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership today. @NStottDespoja #WLASymp

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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4 years

This bid saw extraordinary interagency cooperation & goodwill. I thank wholeheartedly @officeforwomen @pmc_gov_au @Dfat @AustraliaUN . Diplomats, Ministers, friends, colleagues, civil society, MPs all played a role in this outcome. Thank you for yr hard work, passion & faith in me

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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2 years

Back to work ⁦ @UNHumanRights ⁩ #CEDAW . #jetlagged but ready to go!

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@NStottDespoja

4 years

Please call the police/000 if you ever hear screams or calls for help. Or if you’re worried, or you’re concerned about someone. Anytime, anywhere. Please, we can all be good & better #bystanders . #1800RESPECT @AustralianStory #EVAW

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4 years

Condolences to family & friends. It is week 49 of the year and 46* women have now died violently. This is a #nationalemergency @OurWatchAus

Women's Safety NSW

@womenssafetynsw

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Devastating news from Fairfield, Sydney just now. @nswpolice have discovered a woman dead upon conducting a #DomesticViolence welfare check 💔 A 60 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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3 years

How it started… and how it’s going! It’s been an intense 4 weeks. Was great to meet my #CEDAW colleagues & engage in State Party dialogues. But that’s a wrap for this session. @UNTreatyBodies @UN_Women @UNHumanRights

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@NStottDespoja

3 years

Hey @KateEllis22 that was fun! Congrats on #SexLies &QT. A big thank you to everyone who came to #NorwoodConcertHall for the launch last night.

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@NStottDespoja

3 years

Off to work #CEDAW ⁦ @UNTreatyBodies ⁩

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@NStottDespoja

1 year

Some might need a reminder right now:

Our Watch

@OurWatchAus

2 years

Safe, respectful, and accurate media reporting can reduce society’s acceptance of violence against women. Find out more about good reporting. #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #EndVaw

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5 years

Love this! 💪💕

australian kitsch 🦘

@OzKitsch

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Need an end of the week pick-me-up? Enjoy the awesome responses to Tayla Harris's #TAYLAKICKCHALLENGE Pics c/- @MicahLambert @brett_kirk @burtybob71 @AndrewSertori #kicklikeagirl @sammostyn #AFLW

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3 years

Thank you ⁦⁦⁦ @UniofAdelaide ⁩, my dear alma mater, for this generous acknowledgement. I am excited for today’s graduates, taking on the world. Education is the great equaliser.

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@NStottDespoja

3 years

Love my fam ❤️

Ian R Smith

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3 years

Happy birthday @NStottDespoja from us and thanks for your relentless efforts to make the world a better place……

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4 years

Happy birthday to our son #Conrad 💕16 today! That happened fast! ⁦ @ianrsmith65 ⁩

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@NStottDespoja

5 years

Thank you for remembering, honouring the lives of these women. Your work is hard & heartbreaking but it is valued. On the eve of the decade, I cried for my burning country & for lives & homes & wildlife lost. I also mourn for these families & want this scourge of violence to end.

Counting Dead Women

@DeadWomenAus

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She was killed in the dying hours of 2019, the 58th woman to be killed violently in 2019. We keep track of what happens in all these cases. We must keep #countingdeadwomen because if we count, then we know.

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I love this & had forgetton where it landed!

National Museum of Australia

@nma

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Our 1st trailblazer is the remarkable Natasha Stott Despoja AO ( @NStottDespoja ). She used this cool backpack when elected aged 26 as Democrats Senator for SA in 1995. She holds the record as the youngest woman to sit in the federal parliament.

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3 years

To my dear friends & ⁦ #ANU colleagues. What a privilege to serve on Council for the past 5 years. It is a truly marvellous national institution. Thank you for the generous sign off! ⁦ @cosmicpinot ⁩ ⁦ @HonJulieBishop ⁩ ⁦ @ANUmedia ⁩

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#HannahBaxter Laianah, Aaliyah & Trey. Condolences to your family & friends. Another heart-breaking story of #familyviolence . I know people want change, people are angry & sad today. How long before we stop this slaughter in our suburbs? #EVAW This is a #nationalemergency .

Our Watch

@OurWatchAus

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We are mourning the death of #HannahBaxter , who was violently killed with her three children today. Our thoughts are with her family and her friends. We remain firm in our resolve to end the national emergency of violence against women. #EVAW

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A dangerous, deleterious and discriminatory decision. It’s discrimination and it has health and other consequences. #Auslan

SBS News

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3 years

Deaf and hearing-impaired advocates have criticised new NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet for failing to provide Auslan interpreters at his recent press conferences.

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Natasha Stott Despoja

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3 years

My plea to media reporting on current stories. Guidelines are available. How you report these incidents has consequences. Please take note.

Our Watch

@OurWatchAus

5 years

When it comes to talking about & #reporting on #violenceagainst women, the language we use is so important. Here are 5 tips for media when reporting on this violence. #WatchYourWords #ChangetheStory : #VicMedia #AusMedia

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4 years

O gosh, thank you dear friends for kind words today. I may be #Australia ’s candidate but I still need to win an election! So many people have worked hard to ensure Australia has a nominee & I thank them. I will work hard I promise.

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Many of us are sad & struggling with the sad news of the death of Rebecca Poulson @becpoulson . She was a much loved & admired part of the @OurWatchAus family. Her work to prevent violence against women and children & her support for victims/survivors was incredible, her bravery &

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8 years

Tonight, these women make herstory. I can't stop smiling! As a former #SAWFL Patron I wondered if this day would ever happen #AFLWBluesPies

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@NStottDespoja

4 years

Saudi activist who campaigned for women's right to drive sentenced to nearly six years in prison

The United States and human rights groups have criticised Saudi Arabia for convicting Loujain al-Hathloul, who campaigned for women's right to drive.

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4 years

Now more than ever, we need to protect women’s rights, advance their safety & promote human rights. I’m proud to be Australia’s candidate for #CEDAW #Natasha4CEDAW

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7 years

Celebrating girls everywhere today. Sisters, daughters: all power to you! #DayoftheGirl #GirlsTakeover #EducateGirls

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5 years

Proud of my son and #Grateful for the work of @Refugees @UN @BarefootToBoots

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

@Refugees

5 years

This young activist wants to inspire other kids.

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3 years

Thank you @UniofAdelaide , dear family and friends. My passion for publicly funded & accessible education for all has never waned. Thrilled to speak to such wonderful graduates. Congratulations to all! What a generous honor 🙏

Ian R Smith

@ianrsmith65

3 years

“Educating girls is the closest thing to a silver bullet in human development”.... @NStottDespoja as she receives her honorary doctorate at her beloved alma mater @UniofAdelaide . A beautiful ceremony.

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2 years

What a sad day. I sang for the Queen in March 1986 in Adelaide. Privileged to meet her on a couple occasions, including while a Senator. Regardless of your views on monarchy, she’s been an extraordinary leader, an unparalleled female leader. Hearts are heavy today.

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2 years

What a privilege to be back in #Suva #Fiji for a #CEDAW Learning Exchange hosted by @spc_cps @unwomenpacific @OHCHRPacific_RR with my dear friend & colleague @bandanarana2014 🙏 ⁦ @UNTreatyBodies ⁩ ⁦ @UN ⁩

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1 year

Loyal & proud (& brave😂) #Aussies watching ⁦ @TheMatildas ⁩ in #France ⁦ @FIFAWWC ⁩. Back soon for more games on home soil! #BeyondGreatness .

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3 years

Thanks for bearing with me this week. Injuries from a fall meant necessary sick leave. I do realise it’s a difficult time for many people.

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2 years

Today Conrad is 18. My goodness, that happened fast! Sending ❤️ and birthday wishes to our beautiful first born. 📸 is from #IWD 2005 in @Aust_Parliament by Ray Strange. @ianrsmith65

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4 years

#herstory is made #KamalaHarris

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3 years

I’m free. Heading home for cuddles with my fam! Thanks everyone for kind wishes. And thanks to the team @SAHealth who have been genuinely helpful. I realise the tech is new & there are glitches. Will have a Twitter break too now! 🙏💕

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2 years

20 years goes by fast! I know we still have double standards & ridiculous stereotypes about #women in power, but we‘ve made progress. Hopefully, we have better notions about who can be a leader. ⁦⁩Thanks Michael Harvey & ⁦ @PhillipCoorey ⁩ for the media memories

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5 years

Breakfast in Europe. Election in #Australia . Feels strange not being there... but good luck to good candidates. We need to #ChangePolitics . We can improve civil discourse & I’m desperately hoping for more women in parliament & greater diversity reflected #ausvotes ⁦ @ABCTV ⁩

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4 years

Ready #IWD ⁦ @SenatorWong ⁩ ⁦ @AdlIwd ⁩

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4 years

What an honor and pleasure to speak to you, your Excellency, thank you for your interest in the role. I look forward to future contact ... as well as gender equality & respect in both our nations.

Afghanistan in Australia

@AfghanEmbassyAu

4 years

In a conversation over the phone, Amb @WahidWaissi congratulated @NStottDespoja as the first Australian elected to the #UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women #CEDAW . Both discussed issues of mutual interests & Afghanistan’s peace talks & women’s rights.

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4 years

Thank you Minister @MarisePayne . I would be proud to serve. I am working hard to ensure that our region is reflected & represented on #CEDAW . The support of government & #civilsociety is crucial to the Committee’s success.

Marise Payne

@MarisePayne

4 years

I strongly support @NStottDespoja , an excellent candidate for #CEDAW . She would be the first Australian since 1992 to be a member of the Committee.🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AusAmbGender @Kate_Jenkins_ @officeforwomen @AustraliaUN_GVA @AustraliaUN @UN_Women #Natasha4CEDAW

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4 years

We are in week 52 of this year and 52 women have died violently. #nationalemergency My condolences to friends and family. A heartbreaking end to this year 💔 #EVAW @OurWatchAus .

Destroy The Joint

@JointDestroyer

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52. 52 too many. RIP #CountingDeadWomen

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6 years

My heart breaks for #AiiaMaasarwe , her family & for all women & children who experience violence & abuse. This is a #NationalEmergency . I know our community wants change, I hope desperately our governments do. Things have to change. This must be our focus for 2019 @OurWatchAus

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2 years

Happy anniversary ⁦ @ianrsmith65 ⁩ #bronze ❤️

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4 years

Trail blazer, treasure, life changer. Condolences to friends and family.

Virginia Haussegger AM

@Virginia_Hauss

4 years

So, so sorry to hear that the beautiful Catherine Hamlin has passed away. A magnificent Aust role model to us all & life saviour to 10s of 1000s of women in Ethiopia thanks to the Hamlin Fistula Hospital. A saint and global treasure. Still saving lives at 96 ys young 🙏🙏

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2 years

It’s now 27 years! Feeling old anyone? 😂

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9 years

Is it 20 years, really?! On Nov. 30 1995, I entered @AuSenate #longtimeago #auspol #morewomenintopolitics

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4 years

We’re ready for this herstoric opportunity #AsOne ⚽️🇳🇿🇦🇺 ⁦ @FFA ⁩ ⁦ @TheMatildas ⁩

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6 years

#HappyNewYear #Australia My 2019 focus is a violence-free #Australia . Violence against women & children is a #nationalemergency & it must be an #Elections2019 priority. Please join us @OurWatchAus in this mission: we can all play a part. @billshortenmp @ScottMorrisonMP #auspol

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@NStottDespoja

4 years

Brutal #2020 . How do we acknowledge the death of this trailblazing feminist? What devastating news for so many and with such wide ranging implications. Condolences to friends, family, colleagues and to a country (& global community) in mourning.

TIME

@TIME

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy started well before she joined the Supreme Court

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