The Riverine Herald

Stone’s new role

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FORMER Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone has been announced as Australia’s third ambassador for women and girls.

In her new role she will promote the nation’s efforts in gender equality and women’s empowermen­t in bilateral, regional and global forums, including at the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum.

Dr Stone has played a leadership role in championin­g the rights of women and girls, both in Australia and globally.

She had a distinguis­hed 20-year career in the Australian Parliament, progressin­g major issues that affect women and girls, including the eliminatio­n of child marriages, human traffickin­g and poverty reduction.

Dr Stone will take up her position in January.

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