Inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative

Terms of Reference

- The economic security and national security benefits of realising gender equality for every person, and how the integration of gender equality across foreign policy supports this objective; - Evidence and data that demonstrates the links between gender equality and economic growth and prosperity, including in food security and labour markets; - The international and national security implications of undermining gender equality, including in the context of humanitarian crises and climate change; - The role of locally-led leadership and decision making in advancing gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda; - The Australian government's efforts to advance gender equality and the human rights of women and girls across all aspects of foreign policy, defence and national security; - The Women, Peace and Security agenda internationally and Australia's role in promoting and implementing it; and - Any related matters. Committee SecretaryJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and TradePO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Phone:+61 2 6277 2313jscfadt@aph.gov.au