According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 (World Economic Forum), not a single country has yet achieved gender equality. While some countries approach it, sharp disparities persist at the global level, making it imperative not only to accelerate overall progress, but also to help those lagging behind catch up. More than a decade ago, Australia took an important and exceptional step in this direction by creating a dedicated foreign service position to advocate for gender equality outside its borders.
Considering gender equality as a crosscutting issue, Australia also takes an active stance in advancing the women’s empowerment agenda in various international fora, including the UPU. By putting forward a number of initiatives and innovations, including nominating a UPU Gender Equality Champion, the country is demonstrating its interest in discussing gender equality in the post, as well as its readiness to take the lead in making it happen.
For its annual International Women’s Day special, Voice Mail has invited Stephanie Copus Campbell, Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, to talk about her wide-ranging portfolio and how the postal sector plays into it. In a conversation with Ian Kerr, she explains why, despite setbacks and challenges, fighting for gender equality will benefit all.
Ep 26: The forerunner of connectivity – UPU 150th anniversary special edition
Ep 25: Blueprints for lasting innovation
Ep 24: Pioneering philately – Bringing to life the world’s first crypto stamp
Ep 23: Saudi Post – Customers’ touchpoint with the future
Ep 22: Shifting paradigms – Posts-Customs cooperation in the era of e-commerce
Ep 21: Connectivity that transforms lives - ITU SG
Ep 20: Gender equality in the post
Ep 19: Alliance to combat illicit trade
Ep 18: Taking action on road safety - UNRSF
Ep 17: Building climate resilience in Africa
Ep 16: Opening the UPU Consultative Committee
Ep 15: Technology in the postal world with UKi CEO Tony Robinson
Ep 14: Logistics, technology, and the post, with UNCTAD’s Dr Shamika Sirimanne
Ep 13: Global remittances with IFAD’s Pedro de Vasconcelos
Ep 12: Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of Caribbean Telecommunications Union
Ep 11: Anja Klug from UNHCR on refugees and the post
Ep 10: Tipti CEO Pierangela Sierra
Ep 9: Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
Ep 8: Humanitarian logistics and supply chain, featuring ICRC
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