Campaigning against the UN expert on women: DFAT's gender back-channels revealed

We unpack revelations from a Freedom of Information release showing how the Australian Government works behind the scenes to push back against independent UN scrutiny of our nation's women's rights record. Emma and Megan discuss why the Government is actively countering the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, how Australia is now treating women's sex-based protections under CEDAW, and the troubling blurring of lines between government priorities and UN committee independence. From debate over surrogacy to the erasure of sex-based rights, this episode explores what is really at stake when governments try to control the international conversation on women and girls.This podcast provides general information and opinion only and does not constitute legal advice. Listeners should seek independent, professional legal advice before acting on any matters discussed. The hosts and AAWAA accept no liability for decisions made based on this content.