AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParliament & Gender Representation: An all-women East Timorese parliamentary delegation made history in Canberra, with Speaker Maria Fernanda Lay and colleagues sitting on the floor of Australia’s Parliament House during Question Time. Regional Culture & ASEAN Inclusion: ASEAN marked its 59th anniversary with repeated calls for unity and resilience, spotlighting Timor-Leste’s first-time participation as the bloc’s newest member. Education & Early Childhood Tech: Australian decision-makers visited Dili to see Mary MacKillop Today’s EdTech for Early Learning in action, including early Tetum-language materials for children. Sports & Youth Development: Asian Athletics president Dahlan al-Hamad wrapped up a visit to Timor-Leste focused on grassroots and kids’ athletics, athlete/coach development, and support through schools and communities. Climate Activism: Protesters accused the insurance industry of hiring “corporate spies” during a Coral Triangle campaign urging insurers to stop underwriting LNG expansion. Arts & Heritage: Timor-Leste is set to join the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong for the first time, presenting short films on intangible musical heritage.
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