Monash University's partnership with South Korea seeks to advance collaborative conversations on gender equality
As part of an Australian government-funded initiative to encourage greater collaboration between the two countries on gender equality, Monash University’s Faculty of Arts invited South Korean delegates from 24 partner organisations to Melbourne.
Welcome morning tea for the Korean delegates involved in Advancing collaborative conversations on gender equality in Australia and Korea initiative, 16th July 2024.
The initiative, led by Monash University, aims to deepen the joint response to gender equality and the prevention of violence against women. Its goal is to enhance institutional links and create evidence-based outcomes between Australia and South Korea.
Among the 24 partners invited to Melbourne were delegates including researchers, inspectors, superintendents, directors, and CEOs from acclaimed organisations such as the South Korean National Police Agency. Addresses were given by:
- Mr. Changhoon Yi, Victorian Consul-General of the Republic of Korea
- Professor Katie Stevenson, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Monash University
- Professor Jo Winning, Head of the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, Monash University
- Dr. Scott Watkins, Australian-Korean Foundation board member
Dr. Hyein Ellen Cho, lead project researcher, commented, “The opportunity to collaborate in person not only strengthened our connections but also enriched our discussions, leading to more actionable insights and strategies. After spending a week together in Melbourne, we have already received follow-up emails and meeting requests to continue the discussion and explore potential opportunities for collaboration in research and practice.”
This multi-year partnership is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as one of the 26 recipients of the Australia-Korea Foundation grant. Monash Arts looks forward to working closely with researchers on important social issues that Australia and South Korea face in the region.