Department of Defence Engagement Activities with Civil Society Engagement activity Description Gender Advisor Network Defence co-convenes a quarterly, whole-of-government GENAD network, with civil society participation, to provide a forum for staff working in the WPS field to share experiences and develop and propagate best practice. Defence Implementation The DIP Working Group comprises representatives from key Defence Groups Plan (DIP) Working and Services to facilitate and monitor progress on the NAP. Civil Society is currently represented on this working group by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). Operation Fiji Assist See page 37 and case study under 4a. 2016* Operation Render Safe OP RS16 was a joint and multinational operation for assistance to Solomon (RS16) Islands Government which was held over the period 05 September 07 – October 2016. The Operation entailed removing Explosive Remnants of War, promoting interoperability and enhancing relationships with Solomon Islands. HMAS CANBERRA In August 2016, a WPS workshop was initiated by HMAS Canberra, with Port call to Fiji. representatives from Royal Fiji Military Forces, Non-Government Organisations and Defence Foreign Affairs and Trade. Gender and Protection In November 2016, an ADF GENAD participated in the Pacific in Humanitarian Action Humanitarian Protection Cluster training on invitation from UN Women. Training ACMC Whole of Representatives from the ADF, ACMC, DFAT and other agencies collaborated to Government deliver a workshop aimed at developing best practice in WPS issues. workshop on WPS Exercise Suman EX SP is a activity designed to exercise a Combined Joint Task Force HQ in the Protector 2017 (EX SP planning of a Joint Campaign at the Operational Level. The aim of EX SP 17 17) 25 Sep 5 Oct 2017. was to enhance interoperability and strengthen the – professional relationship between the Defence Forces of the FPDA nations. The exercise was conducted at the Malaysian Army Wargaming Centre in Gemas, with Malaysia designated the host nation and New Zealand designated the assisting nation. This exercise was an opportunity for the ADF to demonstrate the value of the military GENAD and civilian Policy Advisor (POLAD) appointments in the planning process within the FPDA CJTF including specifically at the Commanders Advisory Group (CAG) level.
Department of Defence Engagement Activities with Civil Society Engagement activity Description Gender Advisor Network Defence co-convenes a quarterly, whole-of-government GENAD network, with civil society participation, to provide a forum for staff working in the WPS field to share experiences and develop and propagate best practice. Defence Implementation Plan (DIP) Working The DIP Working Group comprises representatives from key Defence Groups and Services to facilitate and monitor progress on the NAP. Civil Society is currently represented on this working group by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). Operation Fiji Assist 2016* See page 37 and case study under 4a. Operation Render Safe (RS16) OP RS16 was a joint and multinational operation for assistance to Solomon Islands Government which was held over the period 05 September – 07 October 2016. The Operation entailed removing Explosive Remnants of War, promoting interoperability and enhancing relationships with Solomon Islands. HMAS CANBERRA Port call to Fiji. In August 2016, a WPS workshop was initiated by HMAS Canberra, with representatives from Royal Fiji Military Forces, Non-Government Organisations and Defence Foreign Affairs and Trade. Gender and Protection in Humanitarian Action Training In November 2016, an ADF GENAD participated in the Pacific Humanitarian Protection Cluster training on invitation from UN Women. ACMC Whole of Government workshop on WPS Representatives from the ADF, ACMC, DFAT and other agencies collaborated to deliver a workshop aimed at developing best practice in WPS issues. Exercise Suman Protector 2017 (EX SP 17) 25 Sep – 5 Oct 2017. EX SP is a activity designed to exercise a Combined Joint Task Force HQ in the planning of a Joint Campaign at the Operational Level. The aim of EX SP 17 was to enhance interoperability and strengthen the professional relationship between the Defence Forces of the FPDA nations. The exercise was conducted at the Malaysian Army Wargaming Centre in Gemas, with Malaysia designated the host nation and New Zealand designated the assisting nation. This exercise was an opportunity for the ADF to demonstrate the value of the military GENAD and civilian Policy Advisor (POLAD) appointments in the planning process within the FPDA CJTF including specifically at the Commanders Advisory Group (CAG) level.
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