Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://politiktoons.blogspot.comand also at http://sacrava.blogspot.com)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Politiktoons No. 92 : A Postcard from Xmas Island
Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://politiktoons.blogspot.comand also at http://sacrava.blogspot.com)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sacrava's Political Cartoon: The Dead Elephant
Vietnam and the women's liberation movementInterview with Sandra Hawker and Helen Jarvis
Can you describe your experience in the antiwar movement in Canberra?
HJ: We had to fight for our right to protest. For instance, there was one demonstration outside the Lodge in 1966, where we burned an Australian flag. About half a dozen of us were arrested for that. Unfortunately for the authorities, when they went to charge us, they found there was no law against burning the flag. The only possible charge was the misdemeanour of " burning rubbish in a public place". They couldn't call the flag rubbish, so they decided not to charge us.
Was that your only political activity?
HJ: I joined the ALP at the time, but it was mainly in order to oppose the war. There was a Liberal government prosecuting the war, and there was opposition to the war within the Labor Party, at least from its left wing, though the right was trying to water down or overturn the policy. We were also involved in a group called the Pluralist Society that linked together leftists of various hues, from Fabians to communists to libertarians, who had been strong in the Sydney Push in the 1950s.
More details pls visit :
http://www.angelfire.com/pr/red/vietnam_war/vietnam_and_feminism.htm
Can you describe your experience in the antiwar movement in Canberra?
HJ: We had to fight for our right to protest. For instance, there was one demonstration outside the Lodge in 1966, where we burned an Australian flag. About half a dozen of us were arrested for that. Unfortunately for the authorities, when they went to charge us, they found there was no law against burning the flag. The only possible charge was the misdemeanour of " burning rubbish in a public place". They couldn't call the flag rubbish, so they decided not to charge us.
Was that your only political activity?
HJ: I joined the ALP at the time, but it was mainly in order to oppose the war. There was a Liberal government prosecuting the war, and there was opposition to the war within the Labor Party, at least from its left wing, though the right was trying to water down or overturn the policy. We were also involved in a group called the Pluralist Society that linked together leftists of various hues, from Fabians to communists to libertarians, who had been strong in the Sydney Push in the 1950s.
More details pls visit :
http://www.angelfire.com/pr/red/vietnam_war/vietnam_and_feminism.htm
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Australia and Malaysia request the city support for the construction of their new embassies
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata
The ambassadors of Australia and Malaysia in Cambodia have asked the Phnom Penh city hall to help support the plan to build new embassy buildings in Phnom Penh. The Rasmei Kampuchea newspaper reported that the request by the two ambassadors was made during a meeting they had with Kep Chuktema, the Phnom Penh city governor, on 07 September 2007. During the meeting, Kep Chuktema told the two ambassadors that the city of Phnom Penh is awaiting to help facilitate and provide good cooperation with the two embassies, and he told the two embassies to fulfill all the legal and technical requirements.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Australia to Give $950,000 to Help Cambodia Curb Violence Against Women in Siem Reap and Battambang
MEDIA RELEASE
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY
TO THE MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
THE HON GREG HUNT MP
AA 07 012 8 March 2007
To mark International Women's Day Australia will support efforts to reduce violence against women in Cambodia, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Greg Hunt, announced today.
'Australia, through our international aid agency, AusAID, will provide $950,000 for programs to reduce violence against women in two Cambodian provinces, Siem Reap and Battambang,' Mr Hunt said.
Mr Hunt made the announcement at a special United Nations Development Fund for Women breakfast in Melbourne today.
'The Australian Government's gender policy for the aid program, released just last week, recognises the link between domestic violence and the unequal economic and social status of women in many countries, including in the Asia-Pacific region,' he said.
'Guided by the policy, Australia will support efforts to reduce domestic violence, increase women's access to health care and education, and enable greater participation by women in decision-making and representation in public office.
'Eliminating discrimination, including violence against women, is central to the Australian aid program. Every woman has the right to be respected and to live without fear of domestic violence.
'Domestic violence is widespread in Cambodia with the International Women's Development Agency estimating that one-quarter of Cambodian women aged 15 to 49 experience the problem.
'Our funding will enable two Cambodian non-government organisations, Banteay Srei and the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association, to provide greater support services for abused women.
'Research shows that discrimination and violence against women prevent them from exercising their rights and achieving social and economic development and equality, and stunt economic growth and prosperity.
'Violence against women not only takes a heavy toll on women at a personal level but also imposes an economic impost in the form of health care costs, time off paid work and loss of productive work in the home,' Mr Hunt said.
The $950,000 funding will be utilised through the International Women's Development Agency.
Media contacts:
John Deller (Mr Hunt's Office) 0400 496 596
AusAID (Public Affairs) 0417 680 590
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY
TO THE MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
THE HON GREG HUNT MP
AA 07 012 8 March 2007
Australia to Give $950,000 to Help Cambodia Curb Violence Against Women
To mark International Women's Day Australia will support efforts to reduce violence against women in Cambodia, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Greg Hunt, announced today.
'Australia, through our international aid agency, AusAID, will provide $950,000 for programs to reduce violence against women in two Cambodian provinces, Siem Reap and Battambang,' Mr Hunt said.
Mr Hunt made the announcement at a special United Nations Development Fund for Women breakfast in Melbourne today.
'The Australian Government's gender policy for the aid program, released just last week, recognises the link between domestic violence and the unequal economic and social status of women in many countries, including in the Asia-Pacific region,' he said.
'Guided by the policy, Australia will support efforts to reduce domestic violence, increase women's access to health care and education, and enable greater participation by women in decision-making and representation in public office.
'Eliminating discrimination, including violence against women, is central to the Australian aid program. Every woman has the right to be respected and to live without fear of domestic violence.
'Domestic violence is widespread in Cambodia with the International Women's Development Agency estimating that one-quarter of Cambodian women aged 15 to 49 experience the problem.
'Our funding will enable two Cambodian non-government organisations, Banteay Srei and the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association, to provide greater support services for abused women.
'Research shows that discrimination and violence against women prevent them from exercising their rights and achieving social and economic development and equality, and stunt economic growth and prosperity.
'Violence against women not only takes a heavy toll on women at a personal level but also imposes an economic impost in the form of health care costs, time off paid work and loss of productive work in the home,' Mr Hunt said.
The $950,000 funding will be utilised through the International Women's Development Agency.
Media contacts:
John Deller (Mr Hunt's Office) 0400 496 596
AusAID (Public Affairs) 0417 680 590
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Australian Senate President starts official visit in Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties
February 15, 2007
Australian Senate President Paul Calvert arrived in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, starting his official visit in Cambodia from Feb.14-21 for strengthening the cooperation and bilateral ties between the two countries , a senior official said.
During the visit, Paul Calvert is scheduled to meet with Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, Prime Minister Hun Sen, Senate President Chea Sim and National Assembly President Heng Samrin, Om Sarith, Secretary General of the Cambodian Senate, said on Wednesday.
"Cambodian and Australian Senates have always exchanged delegates every year for strengthening the cooperation and bilateral ties and we always have good relationship," Om Sarith told Xinhua.
Paul Calvert will also visit Siem Reap and Kompong Chhang provinces, where the Australian government helps to fund for demining children's orphanage and health center projects, Om Saridth said.
Every year, Australia provides about 50 million U.S. dollars humanitarian funds to Cambodia, he added.
Source: Xinhua
During the visit, Paul Calvert is scheduled to meet with Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, Prime Minister Hun Sen, Senate President Chea Sim and National Assembly President Heng Samrin, Om Sarith, Secretary General of the Cambodian Senate, said on Wednesday.
"Cambodian and Australian Senates have always exchanged delegates every year for strengthening the cooperation and bilateral ties and we always have good relationship," Om Sarith told Xinhua.
Paul Calvert will also visit Siem Reap and Kompong Chhang provinces, where the Australian government helps to fund for demining children's orphanage and health center projects, Om Saridth said.
Every year, Australia provides about 50 million U.S. dollars humanitarian funds to Cambodia, he added.
Source: Xinhua
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