Tackling #thetoughissues with our Australian Law Enforcement Commissioners Panel #2017IWLEC pic.twitter.com/EnS5qB9ikX
— 2017IWLEC (@2017IWLEC) September 19, 2017
That’s what happened this morning at the 2017 International Women & Law Enforcement Conference in Cairns, during its Australian Commissioners’ Panel. The event features more than 1000 delegates from over 60 countries — and plenty of excellent female speakers.
But during this session, the country’s state and territory police commissioners were asked to discuss the current state of law enforcement, as well as the influential women in their lives and careers. The session was facilitated by AFP Media and Communications coordinator Jeremy Lasek, according to the program.
No women were included on the panel at the international women’s event, because we have no female police commissioners.
Women play critical role in policing @ACWAP Conference – Commissioners Panel @CEWAus @WomensAgenda @officeforwomen pic.twitter.com/FKemIb8ylI
— Virginia Nelson (@NelsonVirginiaA) September 19, 2017
The full conference program features a majority of female speakers, covering issues like modern day slavery, gender-based violence in conflict, and building safe and inclusive workspaces. The conference also features representatives from the United Nations, and all over the world.
🇦🇺🌎 Great photos from the #2017IWLEC in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, celebrating the global #LawEnforcement sisterhood! @ACWAP @2017IWLEC https://t.co/NKD1tSFiff
— Emergency.Life (@Emergency_Life) September 18, 2017