UNE's Official International Women's Day Event
Panel & Morning Tea
Date: Fri Mar 6, 2026 10:00 am
Location: Arts 1 Lecture Theatre, UNE Armidale Campus and Online
Contact: UNE Events Events.pr@une.edu.au 0429217772
Join us for UNE's Official International Women's Day Event
Date & Time: Friday, 6 March, 10:00 am
Venue: Arts 1 Lecture Theatre, UNE Armidale Campus and Online: https://une-au.zoom.us/j/85056995177...
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/KFS6GeGCc5
This year, we're exploring the official UN International Women's Day theme: "Balance the Scales" – a conversation about fair, inclusive, and accessible justice for every woman and girl.
Our panel features four inspiring voices: Juliet Kaberry, Dr Lili Pâquet, Kisani Upward, and Sam Coupland. In a conversational format, they'll discuss how the justice system operates now and how it affects women and girls, how justice systems are represented and can be reimagined in media and literature, the critical role of local leadership and policy in preventing harm, and the urgent need for culturally safe, community-led pathways that centre First Nations knowledge and resilience.
Our Panel:
Juliet Kaberry – Family Law specialist and Independent Children's Lawyer, bringing expertise in the justice system and accessibility for women and girls.
Dr Lili Pâquet – Senior Lecturer in Writing at UNE, researching crime writing and gender-based violence narratives, bringing insight into how women's stories are told and heard.
Dr Kisani Upward – Gamilaraay/Wiradjuri Yinarr, First Nations Lead, Manna Institute. Championing culturally safe, community-led pathways and First Nations knowledge in regional research.
Sam Coupland – Director of FMRC and Mayor of Armidale Regional Council, bringing local leadership and policy expertise to conversations around equality of opportunity for Women and Girls in the Armidale area.
Moderated by Samantha Crick, UNE Manager of Alumni, Advancement and Events
The discussion will include time for open Q&A from the audience.
By bringing together voices from law, media, local government, and First Nations leadership, we're creating space for authentic conversation about what real, systemic change looks like.
All welcome. Morning tea to follow.
