2002 Australia-Israel Hawke Lecture

Democracy, the Middle East and the International Arena

19 August 2002

The purpose of this lecture is to raise awareness of international affairs relevant to Australia and Israel and variously, to promote scholarship and knowledge and to build bonds of friendship between the two countries.

Guest Speaker

Brenda Katten, Chair Public Affairs & World WIZO Representative to the United Nations

Active in WIZO over many years, Brenda Katten has led major delegations at the United Nations and is a perceptive and experienced presenter on leadership issues. As Chair of Public Affairs for World WIZO, she advocates training for political leadership, and women's robust political participation. Brenda will share her insights on international democratic processes against the charged backdrop of the Middle East.

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Presented by:

The Hawke Centre at UniSA
in association with The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (SA/NT