Stephanie Copus Campbell to Open Girls’ Dormitory and Meet with Leaders on Gender Equality Initiatives in Western Province.
Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Ms Stephanie Copus Campbell AM has returned to Solomons Islands to continue her advocacy and engagement program in the Pacific.
Ms. Copus Campbell last visited Honiara in January 2023 and is looking forward to engaging further with relevant Ministers, businesswomen, civil society organisations, students and other partners on this visit.
On Monday, the Ambassador will travel to Munda, Western Province, to open a Girls’ dormitory at the Tabaka Rural Training Centre, along with the Minister for Education, Hon Tozen Leokana, Premier of Western Province, Hon Billy Veo, and New Zealand High Commissioner, His Excellency Jonathon Schwass.
She will also visit the Munda Market Vendors Association, a UN Women ‘Markets for Change’ project supported by the Australian Government.
Ambassador Copus Campbell is looking forward to learning more about the successes and challenges to achieving gender equality in Solomon Islands going forward.
“I’m thrilled to return to Solomon Islands and hear more from the formidable ‘Bigfella Mere’ in government, business, civil society, students, and the dedicated service providers responding to gender-based violence” said Ambassador Copus Campbell.
Australia’s High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton said “we are honoured to introduce the Ambassador to so many impressive women and men, who are leading the charge on gender equality, and we are proud to continue to support our partners in this endeavour”.
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