International relations

The Freedom Online Coalition is a Coalition of 32 governments deeply committed to the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Among the many present-day challenges to human rights, disinformation – the practice of deliberate manufacturing and dissemination of false or manipulated information intended to deceive and mislead audiences, either to cause harm or for personal, political, or financial gain – has particularly far-reaching implications.

Panel discussion on the human rights of older persons in the context of climate change. Joint Statement on behalf of the EU and a group of countries.

Panel discussion on the tenth anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Statement delivered by: Mr. Jens Frølich Holte, State Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norway

Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific will visit Papua New Guinea and the Philippines from 4 to 9 July.

The review found Australia is deepening its contribution and value through the APTC but that there is scope to better corral resources to advance skills for inclusive recovery and employment in the Pacific.

A copy of the presentation from the Virtual Information Session on Australian sanctions hosted by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) is now available .

Turbocharging growth in Australia's civil space sector is the aim of two key measures announced today by the Morrison Government that will help to reduce launch costs and open the door to increased collaboration with major US companies.

Rape is a form of gender-based violence that has a profound and devastating impact on individuals, communities and societies.

We thank the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, for her continuous efforts and urge her, in line with her mandate, to expand and elevate the Joint Office's leadership to raise awareness on the causes and dynamics of genocide, to alert relevant actors in situations at risk and to mobilize the international community to take appropriate action to turn “never again” from a promise into reality.