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This #IWD2025 we recognise that accelerating gender equality for all women and girls is essential for a peaceful and stable world. Together with our partners, we’re building a more equitable world where every woman and girl can reach her full potential. #MarchForward

Ahead of#IWD2025 I was proud to host a Ramadan ‘gabga’ for over 100 of Kuwait’s influential women. It was a chance to recognise their huge contribution to the community, and a testament to the fact that the world is better when everyone is empowered to reach their full potential.

Australia welcomes Kuwait’s abolition of Article 153 of the Penal Code, which provided reduced penalties for so-called ‘honour killings’. This is an important step in support of the rights of women and girls, and towards a world free from gender-based violence. Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality

Australia urges all parties to respect the terms of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. All civilians must be protected.

If you'll be overseas for the 2025 federal election, you can still vote! We’ll have in-person voting at Australian Embassy Kuwait from Sunday 27 April 2025 to Thursday 1 May 2025, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. aec.gov.au/overseas Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra

Australia is amplifying First Nations voices at the United Nations through art. ‘Loyalty’, by Erub Arts in the Torres Strait, highlights the power of traditional fishing knowledge, community resilience & ocean protection.

Great meeting with HE Sheikh Dr Abdullah Meshal Al Sabah, Kuwait’s Defence Undersecretary and his team. Col Dean Clark Australian Defence Attaché and I discussed with HE longstanding 🇰🇼🇦🇺defence ties and our shared interests in the region and beyond. KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي Defence Australia

Delighted to join senior Kuwait government and investment leaders and fellow ambassadors at the wonderful Souq Al Hareem to celebrate the historic roles of women in Kuwait. A great chance to catch up with Australia’s partners and celebrate women’s role in Kuwait’s proud heritage.

Australia is part of the international call on Israel to allow the full and immediate resumption of aid into Gaza. Israel must enable UN and humanitarian organisations to do their life saving work. We urge all parties to return to a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Excellent catch up with Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) Board Member and construction industry leader Dena Al Nashie on links between business and communities in Australia and Kuwait.

Fantastic discussion with CEO KFMKuwait and Deputy Chair CBH Group over a delicious Kuwaiti lunch this week. Great to see Australian exporters taking the time to visit the Gulf and meet regularly with Kuwaiti partners - this is the recipe for a successful long-term relationship.

This week I visited my friend Amb Duc Thang Nguyen Viet Nam Embassy in Kuwait 🇻🇳 🇰🇼 to deliver condolences on the passing of fmr 🇻🇳 President Tran Duc Luong. Despite the sad circumstances, we had the chance to discuss Australia and Vietnam’s close relationship and shared interests in the Gulf region.

Australia has imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on two Israeli ministers. We have taken this action in coordination with Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom.

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and other serious abuses of Palestinian human rights in the West Bank. They must be held to account. Read our joint statement here: foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…

Regional tensions in the Middle East remain high and the security situation could deteriorate rapidly and without notice. This may result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions. (1/4)

The US has conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. There is a risk of reprisal attacks and further escalation across the region. See our general advice on protecting your safety during an armed conflict smartraveller.gov.au/armed-conflict (1/2)

The situation in the Middle East is unpredictable and could get worse with little warning. Read about: • Safety and security. The possibility of reprisal attacks, further escalation, and protests around the world. • Travel impacts. Flight delays or cancellations. (1/2)

If you're travelling overseas and transiting through or flying near the Middle East, you can contact your travel agent or airline to check for any disruptions to your flight. They may also be able to help you confirm or reschedule your flights if required. (1/2)

Happy International Day of Women in Diplomacy - from Canberra to Kuwait and beyond, @DFAT continues to prioritise women’s leadership as a key part of our foreign policy objectives, because women’s voices are vital at every table.