I met with my friend HE Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Special Envoy to Australia.

Australia and the UAE are advocating for a pathway to peace and de-escalation in the Middle East.

🇦🇺 supports WFP Somalia as part of our $40 million humanitarian package addressing food security in the #HornofAfrica .

Thank you El-Khidir Daloum for the update on how our contribution has helped over 100,000 pregnant and breastfeeding malnourished women.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 Beth Delaney

On 8 May, we commemorate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, and celebrate local to global humanitarian action.

It is a day when we honour the legacy of Henry Dunant, the pioneering volunteer who founded the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement more than 160 years…

Recent flooding has claimed lives and displaced thousands in East Africa.

Through IFRC-DREF, 🇦🇺 supports local response efforts coordinated by Tanzania Red Cross Society, Kenya Red Cross and CroixRougeBurundi.

#RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

World Red Cross Day is our annual celebration of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Today we celebrate being part of the world's largest humanitarian movement, helping those impacted by disaster, conflict, health and other social issues, locally and abroad.

Foreign Minister Wong and I were delighted to meet with representatives from Australian NGOs and ACFID
yesterday in Adelaide.

We look forward to continuing our work together on increasing the impact of Australian aid and development assistance.

🇦🇺 proudly supports the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in preparing for & responding to humanitarian disasters globally.

It has a vital role in supporting unimpeded, safe & principled international & local humanitarian assistance for people in need.
#RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

Proud to support Natasha Stott Despoja as Australia’s candidate for re-election to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

Natasha is a reformer, she is a champion of women’s human rights, and has proven herself as a collaborative & effective CEDAW member.

The region faces worsening floods due to the combined effects of El Niño and ongoing long rains.

🇦🇺 supports the Kenya Red Cross Tanzania Red Cross Society, through the IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund, to provide vital support to affected people.

#FloodReliefEfforts

Australia is partnering to enhance Fiji’s defence, security & humanitarian response capability.

My visit to Blackrock Peacekeeping & Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Camp showed me how we are working to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the Pacific

This #AnzacDay , we reflect, honour & remember our 🇦🇺& 🇳🇿 servicemen & servicewomen.

Their loyalty, selflessness & courage are a part of Australia's national identity. They are invaluable partners in delivering humanitarian assistance & peacekeeping operations.

#LestWeForget

Persons with disabilities are often the most affected by natural hazards & global health emergencies.
AU is a strong supporter of disability ♿️ inclusion & building resilience for all.
Disability inclusion is a cross-cutting priority of Australia’s humanitarian action.

Join us next Friday for the start of an inspiring webinar series on Women Leading Resilience! Featuring the 2023 WIN #DRR Excellence 🏆 winner Shaila Shahid. Organized by WIN DRR Philippines 🇵🇭.

🗓️ 26 April 2024, 3:00-4:30 pm (GMT+8)
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Tag 🏷️ the amazing women you know in the #DRR sector working in #Asia & the #Pacific (or nominate them now) for the WIN DRR awards supported by 🇦🇺 🏆

📢 Call for proposals for the Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund Climate Security in the Pacific Region are now open. APPLY NOW!

Australia is working with partners @UNHCR & ICRC to provide lifesaving assistance to those affected.

Australia is providing $20.45 million in response to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

We continue to support a peaceful and just resolution to this conflict.

Australia unequivocally condemns the appalling violence directed at civilians, including ongoing reports of sexual and gender-based violence, forced disappearance, arbitrary detention, and the obstruction of humanitarian aid.