Penny Williams (diplomat)

Penny Williams PSM
Born circa 1963
Tasmania
Nationality Australian
Alma mater Australian National University
Occupation Public servant, diplomat

Penny Williams PSM (born circa 1963) is an Australian public servant and diplomat. From 2007 to 2010, Williams was Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia.

Life and career

Born in Tasmania in the early 1960s, Williams' mother was a teacher. The younger joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as a graduate of the Australian National University.[1]

Williams represented Australia as High Commissioner to Malaysia from 2007 to 2010,[2] her first ambassadorial posting.[3] From 2011 to 2013 was Australia's Global Ambassador for Women and Girls, the first appointee to that position.[4] As Ambassador for Women and Girls, Williams advocated to end domestic violence, empower women and increase representation of women in leadership roles globally.[5][6]

Williams was awarded a Public Service Medal in 2015.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Needham, Kirsty (14 September 2011). "First ambassador for women calls on Australia to lead change". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. ↑ Downer, Alexander (30 January 2007). "Diplomatic Appointment – High Commissioner to Malaysia" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Gabriel, Paul (9 March 2007). "Penny Williams is new Aussie High Commissioner designate". The Star. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 Ms Penny Williams, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, archived from the original on 7 April 2016, retrieved 29 January 2017
  5. ↑ "Federal Government names first Global Ambassador for Women and Girls". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  6. ↑ Chan, Juliana (13 September 2011). "Julia Gillard Appoints Penny Williams As Global Ambassador For Women And Girls". Asian Scientist.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
James Wise		 Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia
2007–2010		 Succeeded by
Miles Kupa
New title Ambassador of Australia for Women and Girls
2011–2013		 Succeeded by
Natasha Stott Despoja
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