Women in International Affairs

Aug 19, 2020 | Australian Institute of International Affairs
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World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

It’s hard to put into words exactly what humanitarians encounter on the job. The impact that they have. The lives they change. The personal sacrifices they make. It’s a job where there really is no ‘switching off’ – in emergency situations, there are no half days or overtime.

AIIA Victoria’s Women in International Affairs series celebrates the achievements of women in international relations, reflects critically on the barriers women face, and meets extraordinary women currently forging careers in the international arena.

To mark World Humanitarian Day, AIIA Victoria invites you to join Seeta Giri, a world expert on post-crisis response and recovery to speak about her career journey and its highlights.

Who: Australian Institute of International Affairs

Where: Online

When:  19 August 2020    Time: 05:00 PM (Sydney Time)