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ACFID In the News
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What it’s like when a death sentence is lifted
ACFID and Australian Red Cross | 17 Mar, 2017
Khaled Naanaa is an emergency nurse who was in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya. He’s now establishing a new life with his family in Perth.
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Australia's foreign aid program faces fresh scrutiny in wake of transparency audit
ABC News | 06 Mar, 2017
Researchers at the Australian National University's Development Policy Centre found publicly available information on aid projects has fallen by 25 per cent since 2013.
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Julie Bishop presses Myanmar leader for 'credible' Rohingya investigation
Sydney Morning Herald | 19 Feb, 2017
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has told Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi Australia is "deeply concerned" about atrocities on Rohingya Muslims documented in a United Nations report.
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Julie Bishop presses Myanmar leader for 'credible' Rohingya investigation
Barossa Herald | 18 Feb, 2017
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has told Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi Australia is "deeply concerned" about atrocities on Rohingya Muslims documented in a United Nations report.
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Julie Bishop presses Myanmar leader for 'credible' Rohingya investigation
The Cessnock Advertiser | 18 Feb, 2017
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has told Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi Australia is "deeply concerned" about atrocities on Rohingya Muslims documented in a United Nations report.
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Junk donations a disaster for cyclone-hit
The Australian | 16 Feb, 2017
Fiji received the equivalent of 33 Olympic swimming pools worth of donated junk after Cyclone Winston hit last year.
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NFP Submissions on Whistleblower Protections
Pro Bono | 15 Feb, 2017
The not-for-profit sector is supportive of whistleblower protections, but not if a new set of obligations are imposed on the sector without due consultation and consideration, according to a submission by the Community Council for Australia (CCA) to a parliamentary inquiry.
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Bishop counters US approach on sexual and reproductive health
ACFID | 15 Feb, 2017
Joanna Pradela responds to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s announcement of $9.5m for its partnership with International Planned Parenthood Federation.
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Public Support Grows for International Aid in the Face of Isolationism
Pro Bono | 14 Feb, 2017
Australian values of “a fair go” and equity for those “doing it tough” are standing strong in the face of a “global trend of eroding trust”, according to a new report which reveals public support for international aid is increasing.
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Increased public support for international aid shows resilience of Australian values
ACFID | 14 Feb, 2017
Marc Purcell comments on the launch of ACFID's electoral snapshots this week at Parliament.