Young UN Women Australia Perth Committee's 2010-11 Annual Report

YOUNG UN WOMEN AUSTRALIA’S

PERTH COMMITTEE

FINAL REPORT

30 June 2011

Introduction

It gives me great pleasure to be able to present the Final Report of the 2010/11 Young UN Women Australia Perth Committee. It has been a whirlwind twelve months; we’ve had a name change, our volunteer numbers have doubled, we played an integral role in the phenomenal Western Australian celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, had a visit from the National UN Women Australia Board and we’ve run leadership forums in two States! As I pause to reflect as we approach our Committee’s second birthday, it amazes me just how far we’ve come since 2009 and it’s a testament to the incredible dedication and passion of our volunteers and the eagerness of the community to embrace our work and support our efforts. The power of young people and their commitment to gender and development issues has never been more evident than by the nationwide growth of the Young UN Women Australia network, of which Perth is an excellent example. Our Committee’s goal is provide young Western Australians with the opportunity to come together in a friendly and inclusive community, to network and engage, to learn and be inspired, to volunteer and contribute, all with the shared purpose of promoting the interests of women. In this report you’ll be able to read about the outcomes of our events, policy, advocacy and fundraising efforts over the last twelve months and the impact this has on young women locally, as well as the support this has garnered for UN Women's work internationally. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our key community partners in 2010-‐11 without whom none of this would have been possible-‐ the University of Western Australia, Freehills, the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Crush Marketing, Rydges Hotel Perth, Pure Bar and Ace Cinemas Subiaco. I would also like to thank the absolutely incredible bunch of volunteers who I’ve had the privilege of working with over the last twelve months-‐ I could not have been blessed with a better team and I hope you are all so proud of what we have achieved. Your passion, commitment and enthusiasm has been a constant source of inspiration to me and it has been a pleasure to serve as your Chair. I look forward to watching the growth of Young UN Women Australia in Perth in your work to promote gender equality worldwide.

Holly Ransom Chair of Young UN Women Australia’s Perth Committee [email protected]

Summary of Key Achievements

1. Organising 22 events that raised money for UN Women, raised awareness about gender

and development issues and/or developed the leadership capabilities of young women. 2. Fundraising over $37000 for UN Women projects. 3. Launching the ‘Feminist Bookclub’. 4. Running leadership forums in 4 locations in Western Australia and Tasmania which

involved more than 180 young women. 5. Launching a UN Women Australia Club at the University of Western Australia. 6. Partnering with the tertiary sector to develop a university accredited internship program

that expands our skilled volunteer base. 7. Building our community partnerships base to 38 partnerships. 8. Chair, Holly Ransom, being appointed to the Western Australian Government’s Women’s

Advisory Council (which reports directly to the Minister for Women’s Interests), to advocate on behalf of young women.

9. Developing the pay equity section of Young UNIFEM Australia’s electoral platform and meeting with MPs and the Commissioner of Children and Young People to discuss the platform.

10. Representing young women on the Steering Committee for the 2011 100th Anniversary Celebrations in Western Australia.

11. Receiving coverage in the The West Australia, the Post Newspaper, the Western Suburbs Weekly and on RTR FM, 6PR, ABC, Channel 7, West TV and Curtin University Radio for various Young UN Women Australia Perth Committee projects.

12. Obtaining in kind support to continue to keep event tickets as low as possible to ensure equality of access.

13. Developing a functional Committee structure that enabled the expansive growth of our five subcommittees.

14. Growing our volunteer base from 30 volunteers to 66 volunteers through the development of Policy and Media and Communications sub-‐teams.

15. Growing our membership database to more than 1200 people and our Facebook members from 327 to 605 followers.

16. Moving our communication from newsletters to a monthly online zine. 17. Assisting the Rotaract Club of Subiaco to raise $5000 for QLD Flood victims

Report on Activities To ensure we are best meeting our mission and purpose, our activities for the year are framed in terms of the Young UN Women Australia Mission Statement. MISSION STATEMENT Young UN Women Australia is a diverse network of young people committed to promoting gender equality and the advancement of women worldwide. Young UN Women Australia aims to:

1. Engage young people in gender and development issues;

2. Develop the leadership capacities of young women; 3. Raise funds for selected UN Women projects; and 4. Build a sustainable organisation. Young UN Women Australia recognises the importance of involving men in achieving gender equality.

UN Women Australia UWA Club’s stall at the UWA O’Day in February 2011

Goal 1: Engage young people in gender and development issues

1) Breakfast with the Equal Opportunity Commissioner About: The Young UNIFEM Australia (YUA) Perth Committee held a Leadership breakfast with the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, Yvonne Henderson, to reward the YUA Perth Committee for their volunteering efforts by providing them with the chance to speak with the Commissioner about her work promoting gender equality and reducing sex discrimination and her personal journey as a successful woman in politics. The Commissioner spoke at length about Pay Equity; an issue of focus for the YUA Perth Policy Team who drafted the Pay Equity section of the UNIFEM Australia Federal Election Platform and an area of particular concern to Western Australian women on the whole, who on average earn 26% less than their male counterparts-‐ which is 9% worse than the national average. At the conclusion of breakfast the Committee had the opportunity to present the UNIFEM Election Platform to the Commissioner. This event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Freehills. When: July 16 2010 Where: Freehills Boardroom, QV1 Attendance: Young UNIFEM Australia Perth Committee Outcomes:

• Discussing the content of Perth’s contribution to the UNIFEM Australia Electoral Platform with the Commissioner and having the opportunity to present the document to her

• Provided an opportunity for people to learn about the work of the Equal Opportunity Commissioner

• Facilitated discussion between women on key issues of concern with respect to gender equality

• Developed relationship between the EOC and Young UN Women, and established ourselves as an organisation of influence within the sector

2) Informs Session on Education in Laos About: This event was the launch of the UNIFEM Australia Spring Campaign, which raised funds for UNIFEM's program in Lao PDR to integrate gender equality principles into the existing curriculum of the Non-‐formal Education Development Centre. This program has established an inspiring model for the inclusion of gender principles through education. It has been targeting not only women in regions where they are most disenfranchised, but also men and boys in understanding principles of non-‐discrimination and gender equality. The general theme of the event was empowerment through education. Our speakers were Alison Bullock, currently the co-‐ordinator of the One World Centre, who has spent many years in Laos teaching English and training teachers, and Julius Susanto, an engineer who volunteered his skills at the Lao Institute for Renewable Energy in 2009-‐2010. When: 1 September 2011 Where: Tranby Hall, UCIC Centre, Level 1, 97 William St, Perth Attendance: 30 people Outcomes:

• Launched UNIFEM Australia’s Spring Campaign • Raised awareness of education in developing countries, particularly the challenge of

ensuring education for women and girls • Raised funds for UNIFEM’s Spring Campaign (to improve informal education in Laos) • Increased awareness of the avenues for involvement in volunteering in Laos

3) Electoral Platform Campaign, August 2010 About: In 2010 UNIFEM Australia launched their first ever Federal Election Platform, with the goal of furthering political advocacy to achieve the realisation of gender equality and the continued empowerment of women both here in Australia and around the world. This platform was primarily authored by Young UNIFEM Australia Committees and Perth were the authors of the Pay Equity section. As part of ensuring a high level of engagement with gender issues throughout the election campaign the Young UNIFEM network combined to have a blog launch of the platform on Gender Equality Online and each Committee was empowered to present the platform to leaders within their community. Perth presented their platform to UNIFEM Australia’s areas of concern for the Federal Election were:

• Pay Equity • Asylum Seekers and Refugees • Violence Against Women • Aid and Development • Paid Parental Leave

When: July and August 2010 Outcomes:

• Includes young people in policy-‐making processes • Ensures voices of young women are heard • Allows UNIFEM to contribute to election campaigns • Raises gender as a campaign issue • Creating an online blogging event regarding the platform’s issues • Engaging key community leaders in discussions about the electoral platform

Alison Xamon, Greens MLC (responsible for the Party’s Women’s Interests Portfolio) accepts the electoral platform from Holly Ransom.

Michelle Scott, Commissioner for Children and Young People accepts the electoral platform from Holly Ransom.

4) 1325 Campaign About: In honour of the 10 year anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (SCR 1325), the Women, Peace and Security campaign focused on recognising the unique role that Women play in situations of armed conflict, and the need to ensure that women are actively involved in all aspects of post-‐conflict reconstruction. In order to raise awareness of these vital issues, the policy team and YUA campus ambassadors led the effort to gather signatures for a UNIFEM global petition urging United Nations member states to develop National Action Plans for the implementation of SCR 1325 and to take active steps to end sexual violence against women in armed conflict. Thanks to support of women and men across Western Australia, YUA Perth was proud to contribute over 270 signatures (more than half of the national total) to this UNIFEM global petition, which was presented at the United Nations Security Council ministerial meeting on October 21st 2010. When: October 2010 Outcomes:

• 272 signatures (out of a national total of 510 signatures) for the 1325 campaign • Awareness raised about how crucial it is to involve women in conflict resolution and peace

building

UN Women Committee Members Emma Tormey, Jennifer Mitchell and

Emma Armistead with the signed petitions.

5) 1325 Event About: Guest speaker Felicity Hill, who was part of the lobbying efforts that resulted in the 1325 resolution being put to and passed by the UN, addressed the audience and shared with them her some insight into her extensive experience related to women, peace and security, which received rave reviews from all those attending. The Rydges Hotel were very generous in their support of this event. When: October 2010 Where: Rydges Hotel Attendance: 30 people Outcomes:

• Raised awareness of the importance of women’s involvement in peace and security • Providing attendees with an insight into how to successfully lobby for political change

6) Feminist Bookclub About: The Feminist Bookclub was an initiative of Young UN Women Australia’s Perth Committee that was designed to provide an opportunity for our membership base to engage with and discuss key feminist literature and their application to modern society. When: Once every two months Attendance: 8-‐10 attendees per book club Outcomes:

• Providing a forum for discussion of key feminist literature • Enabling engagement with key social, political and economic issues concerning young

women in the 21st century • An opportunity to socialise with like-‐minded people

7) White Ribbon Day About: Eliminating violence against women is a UN Women priority area. Violence against women continues to be a serious social problem within our homes, workplaces and communities, affecting the lives of many Australians each year. The 2006 ABS survey found that nearly 40% of Australian women report experiencing at least one incident of physical violence or sexual violence since the age of 15, comprising an estimated 3,065,800 women. Young UN Women Perth hosted an elegant evening on the atmospheric Terrace of the Rydges Hotel in the CBD to raise funds and awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign aimed to eradicate all forms of violence against women. The cocktail style evening involved the service of canapés and refreshments alongside musical entertainment, an inspiring speech from Amnesty International’s Jim Sharp and also the attendance of two high profile West Coast Eagles football players. The dress code was a splash of white. Young UN Women’s event was the flagship White Ribbon Day event in Perth. When: November 25 2010 Where: Rydges Hotel Attendance: 80 people Outcome:

• Targeted young people, in particular young men, to attend • Raised awareness of culture change needed to combat violence against women • Raised awareness of alcohol-‐related violence in the Kimberley and the role of women in

the community to eradicate the violence • Encouraged many men to take the pledge not to commit violence against women

8) International Women’s Day Media Campaign About: International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The first IWD was run on the 8th March in 1911 to rally for women’s rights, making this year’s event the Centenary. In Western Australia, we planned to make the Centenary the most successful and audacious in Australia. When: February-‐March 2011 Media Channels:

• The West Australian x 2 • ABC Radio • Channel 7 • Western Suburbs Weekly

Newspaper • Post Newspaper • RTR FM • 6PR

Outcomes:

• UN Women Australia’s Perth Committee featured widely throughout Western Australian media outlets

• Awareness raised about the swap from UNIFEM to UN Women • Awareness raised about the 100th Anniversary of IWD • Drove ticket sales for International Women’s Day events • Raised the profile of our Committee and our work

9) IWD Hall of Fame Event About: The Hall of Fame was one of the key events in the WA IWD 2011 Celebrations. Unlike other programs, this will recognise our community’s unsung heroines. Prominent contributors, past and present, living and dead, were included in the inaugural list that acknowledged the WA women of the century. The wider community nominated women for the Hall of Fame via the IWD website and the IWD Steering Committee then had the difficult task of narrowing that list down to 100 women. A virtual WA Women’s Hall of Fame website will also result from the centenary event. It is envisaged this will develop into a permanent installation for IWD 2012. When: March 7 2011 Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Attendance: 1000 people Outcomes:

• Engaged the community in acknowledging the contribution of women in the Western Australian community

• Inducted 100 exceptional women into the IWD Hall of Fame • Large scale public event brought to life the history of Australian feminism • A celebration of the contribution of women in WA

The Young UN Women Australia Perth Committee with His Excellency Dr. Ken Michael, AC, Governor of Western Australia.

10) An Evening with the Sex Discrimination Commissioner About: Young UN Women Australia Perth were incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to host an IWD Event featuring Elizabeth Broderick, the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner. The Commissioner spoke at a forum, kindly hosted at Mercedes Girls School to young women and men of Perth about the fight for gender equality in Australia. Attendees were given the opportunity to engage with the Commissioner on a range of issues to do with gender equality, with the proceeds of the $5 entry fee going toward the UN Women International Women’s Day project for 2011. When: March 10 Where: Mercedes College Attendance: 80 people Outcomes:

• Increased awareness and education in the community of the gender equality issues in Australia.

• An opportunity for members to engage with a high profile speaker and activist in the area of gender equality.

• Raised $440 for UN Women’s IWD Project.

The Young UN Women Perth Committee with UN Women Australia President Sue Conde and Sex

Discrimination Commissioner Liz Broderick.

11) CNN Hero of the Year and ‘Trafficked’ Movie Night About: Anuradha Koirala is a social activist and the founder and director of Maiti Nepal -‐ a non-‐ profit organization in Nepal dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking. She won the CNN Hero of the Year award in 2010. Koirala and her group, Maiti Nepal, have been fighting for more than 16 years to rescue and rehabilitate thousands of Nepal’s sex trafficking victims. More than 12,000 Nepali women and girls have been rescued and rehabilitated since 1993. Maiti’s talk to a sell out crowd painted a harrowing picture of the lives of women in trafficking but also inspired the crowd in her discussion of the success her organisation is achieving. Following on from Anuradha’s talk we screened the movie ‘Trafficked’-‐ the first documentary to unmask modern day slavery in Australia. When: 26 May 2011 Where: UWA Tavern Attendance: 70 people Outcomes:

• Raised awareness of trafficking of women and children in South East Asia • Allowed people access to hear from an internationally awarded social activist • Raised $800 for UN Women projects and Maiti Nepal • Event was filmed by WTV-‐ helping to build Young UN Women’s Profile

13) UWA Uni Club About: Uni Clubs provide a fantastic vehicle for furthering UN Women’s brand and building an increased volunteer base. This year Young UN Women Australia Perth launched a Guild-‐affiliated club at the University of Western Australia. Involvement: Committee of 10 students and a membership base of 200 UWA students Outcomes:

• Increases the profile and visibility of Young UN Women Australia on campuses • Engages more people with UN Women’s work • Raises gender and development issues on campus • Creates further opportunities in terms of media, fundraising and event promotion • Building the capacity of the Perth Committee by engaging more volunteers who have

autonomy to run their own UN Women events

14) Policy Team About: The 2010-‐2011 financial year has been a period of growth for Policy in Young UN Women Australia, Perth Committee. In the space of a year the interest in Policy has expanded from one dedicated Policy Officer to a team of eight young women and men who have all contributed to increasing awareness about gender equity issues in Western Australia. One ongoing area of focus has been engaging with young women and men from diverse backgrounds in policy advocacy, which we hope will continue to be a focus for our organisation in the future. Highlights of the year include contributing to the UNIFEM Australian Committee Federal Election Platform, hosting the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, Yvonne Henderson for a professional development breakfast with the Perth sub-‐committee, and building policy team capacity in writing persuasive opinion articles on gender empowerment. When: July 2010 onwards Involvement: Sub-‐committee of 8 Outcomes:

• Publishing articles on topics such as White Ribbon Day, UN Women, Microfinancing and gender roles in the 21st century

• Running our 1325 campaign and election campaign • Engaging 20 people in policy development • Representing our committee at key policy forums (such as the pre-‐CHOGM Commonwealth

People’s Forum) 15) Campus Ambassadors About: Young UNIFEM/Young UN Women in Perth have continued to grow a 'Campus Ambassador Program', designed to increase Young UN Women presence on school and university campuses, to link Young UN Women with promotional, fundraising and engagement opportunities and to involve a greater number of people in the Committee's work. Campus Ambassadors are inducted and empowered to promote Young UN Women by posters, email networks, newsletters as well as given the tools through which to promote Young UN Women by running events, fundraisers and information sessions on campus. Outcomes:

• Increases profile and visibility of Young UNIFEM on campuses • Engages more people with UNIFEM's work • Raises gender and development issues on campus • Creates opportunities in terms of media, fundraising and event promot

GOAL 2: Developing the Leadership Capacity of Young Women 1) Volunteer Leadership Development Day About: Young UN Women Perth is committed to developing young women’s leadership skills and courtesy of ‘Transforming Teams’ we had the opportunity to provide 20 of our volunteers with a full day worth of leadership training which focused on improving communication skills and leadership styles. This was a great way for our new volunteers to get to know one another. When: August 2010 Where: WA Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Office Attendance: 20 Young UNIFEM volunteers Outcomes:

• Improved volunteer’s understanding of different leadership and communication styles • Improved the teamwork skills of our volunteer group • Providing an informal opportunity for Young UNIFEM volunteers to bond

2) Young Women’s Leadership Forums About: The Young Women’s Leadership Forums aim to promote leadership skills, a sense of community and to provide a safe forum for young women to discuss key issues. During this one-‐day forum, we facilitated a series of "skills stations" on public speaking, writing a good CV and cover letter, goal-‐setting, and building resilience to stress. The forum also involved workshops and discussion groups on issues such as the Millennium Development Goals, and the relevance of feminism to young women today. These forums were held by Young UN Women Australia Committees right round the country and the Perth Committee had responsibility for both the two Western Australian forums and the two Tasmanian forums. In all, these Young Women’s Leadership Forums will increase the leadership

capacity of thousand of younyoung women throughout the country. The Young Women’s Leadership Forum is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations through the Youth Development and Support Program. 2.1 Albany When: May 13 Where: Great Southern Institute of Technology, Albany Attendance: 40 students Outcomes:

• Raised awareness of UN Women, Feminism and the MDG's • Taught young women about the history of feminism and notions of female empowerment • Inspired young women to participate in the community and to volunteer for leadership

opportunities • Developed skills in relation to CV and cover letter writing, public speaking and stress

management • Engaged the WA Minister for Women’s Interests as a speaker, increased her awareness of

the work of Young UN Women Australia Perth • Coverage of Young UN Women Australia Perth in the Albany paper • Sponsored by Great Southern Institute of Technology, the Albany Chamber of Commerce,

Business Divas and • Organised a mentoring lunch to connect the young women with female leaders in the

Albany community • Took a side meeting with Albany locals interested in starting a UN Women Australia

Chapter.

The YUNWA Perth Committee with some of Albany participants and the Honourable Robyn McSweeney, Minister for Women’s Interests.

2.2 Perth When: May 20 Where: UWA Watersports Complex Attendance: 84 students Outcomes:

• Raised awareness of UN Women, Feminism and the MDG's • Taught young women about the history of feminism and notions of female empowerment • Inspired young women to participate in the community and to volunteer for leadership

opportunities • Developed skills in relation to CV and cover letter writing, public speaking and stress

management • Coverage of UN Women Australia’s Perth Committee in the Western Suburbs Weekly

2.3 Tasmania When: 30th and 31st May 2011 Where: Hobart and Devonport Attendance: 75 students across the Hobart and Devonport forums Outcomes:

• Raised awareness of UN Women, Young UN Women and the MDG's • Inspired young women to participate in the community and to volunteer for leadership

opportunities • Taught young women about the history of feminism and notions of female empowerment • Developed skills in relation to CV and cover letter writing and public speaking • Received coverage of the leadership forum in ‘The Advocate’ newspaper • Made good connections with the Tasmanian Girl Guides and the Oaktree Foundation

3) Women on Boards Informs About: Kindly hosted by Freehills, the Inform brought together four successful women with extensive boardroom experience to talk about the challenges and realities of being on a board and to share their tips with aspiring female boardroom leaders. Recent reports released by the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) show that Australian women comprise only 10 per cent of company board members. In fact, this number is probably closer to 1.5-‐2 per cent because a small pool of Australian women sit on numerous boards. The Inform was designed to create a forum for aspiring board room leaders and also promote public discussion of the statistics released by the EOC. The Inform was also timed to coincide with the first ever meeting of the National Board of UN Women Australia in Perth. When: March 31st 2011 Where: Freehills, QV 1 Attendance: 140 Outcomes:

• Inspired young women to pursue executive leadership opportunities within their profession

• Equipped young women with skills and techniques for career progression and enhancement, specifically with respect to attainment of board positions

• Provided an opportunity for networking with the panellists and guests

The ‘Women on Boards’ Speakers (LtR): Leonie Ruth-‐Acland, the Honourable Michaelia Cash,

Julie McKay, Valerie Davies and Gemey Visscher.

4) Committee, Interns and Volunteers About: Young UN Women Australia in Perth facilitates an active volunteer culture, where new volunteers are welcome to join the Young UN Women Australia Perth team. We have a dedicated Membership and Volunteers Co-‐ordinator who ensures that interested people are linked with opportunities that are appropriate for the amount of time and experience they have. Volunteers work closely with experienced Committee members, with a focus on equipping interested young people with the skills and opportunities to lead in their community. The Committee are also given development opportunities wherever possible, to learn new skills, expand their networks and to engage within the sector. This year we have:

• Built teams that operate under the Policy Coordinator and the Media and Communications Coordinator, to complement the existing events team and provide more ways to meaningfully engage volunteers in our work

• Formed partnerships with all major tertiary institutions internship coordinators and developed an internship program to further our Committee’s capacity through allowing people with specific skill sets in demand for our committee’s work to gain course credit for their involvement with the organisation.

• Worked with high schools to develop a work experience program to allow high school students to work for us for a 5 day period as part of school-‐required work experience

• Established a club at UWA to build Young UN Women Australia Perth’s presence on one of the major university campuses and provide further volunteering opportunities

• Sent 20 volunteers on a leadership development day Involvement: 10 Interns; 13 Committee Members; 53 volunteers Outcomes:

• Gives young people a chance to lead • Fosters civic participation and social inclusion • Meaningful leadership opportunities that allow for skills development and ‘on the job’

learning Supportive organisational structure allows volunteers to develop their leadership skills alongside more experienced volunteers

• Networking / mentoring opportunities for Committee • Built relationships with high schools and the tertiary sector

GOAL 3: FUNDRAISING FOR UN WOMEN PROJECTS 1) Spring Campaign: Spring Workout About: In Laos only 78.7% of young women aged 15-‐24 are literate. 76,000 young women do not attend primary school at all and only 68% of young women who start grade one actually reach the end of primary school. In 2007, Young UN Women partnered with the Non Formal Education Development Centre (NFEDC) to revise the non-‐formal education curriculum and to integrate education on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) into the teaching program of Community Learning Centres across Laos. Participants could choose between either a 3.5km run or a 7km run and prizes were awarded for the top finishers across both distances. When: 12 September. Where: Lake Monger Attendance: 74 people Outcomes:

• Fundraised $1273 for UN Women Spring Campaign • Developed Young UN Women network within the local Perth Community and with sporting

groups such as the Perth Heat

2) Spring Campaign: Cocktails and Magic About: Young UN Women hosted an evening of Cocktails and Magic at popular Wolfe Lane Bar in Perth City to raise funds for the 2010 Spring Campaign and allow members an opportunity to network and socialise with one another. The evening included a cocktail drinks package in the $35 ticket price and guests were treated to roving magicians’ magic tricks who kindly volunteered their time and expertise. When: 2 October 2010 Where: Wolfe Lane Attendance: 100 people Outcomes:

• Fundraised $1783 for UN Women Spring Campaign • An opportunity for members to get to know one other and the Committee.

3) Spring Campaign: ‘Eat, Pray, Love Movie Night’ About: Young UN Women hosted a screening of Eat, Pray, Love staring Julia Roberts to raise funds to support the Young UN Women education project in Laos, which is working to correct the serious illiteracy rates across the country. Young UN Women worked with local businesses to provide a show bag of gifts to each attending person as well as a number of raffle prizes to increase the funds raised on the day. When: 14th October

Where: Ace Cinemas Subiaco/ Pure Bar Attendance: 150 people Outcomes:

• Fundraised $2315 for UN Women Spring Campaign • Raised awareness of the literacy program in Laos. • Established good relationships with local businesses.

4) IWD 100th Anniversary Breakfast About: 2011 was the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. The UN Women project IWD fundraised for was a project that focuses specifically on empowering women migrant workers in Indonesia. Young UN Women played an integral role in the IWD Perth Steering Committee and the Breakfast Committee, with Chair Holly Ransom sitting on both Committees alongside women from UN Women Perth Chapter, Zonta, the Soroptimists, AFUW and BPW to organise the biggest IWD Breakfast in Perth's history-‐ nearly doubling the previous year’s attendance. The Breakfast was attended by the Minister for Women's Interests Robyn McSweeney and UN Women Australia President Sue Conde. When: March 11 2011 Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Attendance: 940 people Outcomes:

• Fundraised $27000 for UN Women’s IWD Project • Raised awareness of UN Women's work in developing countries • Integrated Young UN Women within women's organisations in Perth

5) Clubbing for a Cause About: YUNWA Perth were fortunate enough to have a team of dedicated John Curtin Leadership Academy (JCLA) students assist us with raising awareness and funds over the course of 2011. JCLA is a leadership development program that runs out of Curtin University and the students assisted us with raising awareness across the University O’Days and with putting on the ‘Clubbing for a Cause’ fundraiser at the Deen Nightclub. When: May 6 2011 Where: The Deen Attendance: 100 people Outcomes:

• Raised $1631 for UN Women Australia’s IWD Projects • Developed a partnership with some of Curtin University’s best young leaders and

expanded the awareness of Young UN Women Australia amongst Curtin students • Expanded the Perth Committee’s fundraising capabilities

GOAL 4: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATION 1) Organisational Structure and Clearly Defined Roles. Young UN Women Australia's Perth Committee have developed a comprehensive organisational structure and drawn up detailed role descriptions. We’ve also added a Media and Marketing team and a Policy team. We held our second Annual Meeting on Wednesday 8 June 2011. As we launch into our third year, our organizational structure is as detailed below:

2) Sustainable Volunteering As an organisation, Young UN Women Australia Perth are conscious of the invaluable contribution our volunteers make. We strive to provide volunteers with:

• A comprehensive induction to UN Women's work • Meaningful opportunities to contribute • Opportunities to learn and develop an array of leadership and project management skills • A sense of personal achievement and collective achievement • Opportunities to meet liked minded people

Our volunteers are our most valuable resource and it has been a privilege to work with each and every one of our 2010-‐11 voluntters. 3) Accounts

• Between 1st July 2010 and 1st June 2011, the total cash on reserve has increased from $943.54 to $3156.79.

• On top of this amount, the total amount fundraised through events Young UN Women ran or was one of the organising partners of is $37,367.22

4) Partnerships We would not have been able to hold our events if it weren’t for some fantastic partnerships we have formed. 2010-‐11 saw a dramatic expansion in Young UN Women Australia Perth’s partnerships. Partnerships describe support in excess of a donation of a raffle prize. 5) Raffle Donations Young UN Women Australia’s Perth Committee would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all our sponsors and raffle prize donors for all their support in 2010-‐11.

6) Media Coverage We have had an exceptional level of media coverage in 2010-‐11 which has spanned: Print Media:

• The West Australian (x2) • The Weekend West • The Post Newspaper (x2) • The Western Suburbs Weekly • State Magazine • The Albany Advertiser • The Advocate (Tasmania) • The Stirling Times

TV:

• Channel 7 • ABC • WTV

Radio:

• ABC 720 • 6PR • RTR FM

7) Building our Community Presence • Appointment of Young UN Women Australia Chair as the first young women to sit on the

State Government’s Women’s Advisory Council • Speeches at:

o The Governor General’s International Women’s Day Event o PLC o Mercedes o St Mary’s o Santa Maria o Oaktree’s Generate Program o Zonta Members Night

Young UN Women Australia 2010-‐11 Committee Chair-‐ Holly Ransom Secretary-‐ Anna Johnson Treasurer-‐ Kate Layman Events Coordinator/Treasurer-‐ Nicky Sandover Events Coordinator-‐ Tegan Smith Media and Communications Coordinator-‐ Martina Ucnikova Policy Coordinator-‐ Jennifer Mitchell Membership and Volunteers Coordinator-‐ Sally Fox Sponsorships and Fundraising Coordinator-‐ Sally Lewis Charlotte Corbyn Campus Ambassador Coordinator-‐ Emma Armistead UWA Club President Emma Tormey Special Committee Advisor-‐ Tanya Boyd Volunteers

Many thanks also go to Johanna Eppler, Tarin Dempers, Jay Shah, Arzan Pestonji and Ella Scrimgeour from JCLA for all their assistance. For more information on Young UN Women Australia’s Perth Committee or for details on how you can get involved please email [email protected]

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