Katrina Lee-Koo
Biography
Publications
Katrina Lee Koo is a Professor and Head of School at the School of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Queensland. She was co-editor of Gender Politics: Navigating Political Leadership in Australia (with Zareh Ghazarian, 2021) and Young Women and Leadership (with Lesley Pruitt, 2020).
Australia treats gender equality as a foreign policy tool, not a principle
WPS commitments serve diplomatic ambitions, yet implementation remains inconsistent and under-resourced.
The case for women peacekeepers from those who serve
New field research reveals how female peacekeepers improve mission effectiveness despite persistent barriers.
Finding a place for youth leadership in Australia’s new International Development Policy
Young people will be central to addressing regional challenges so their meaningful inclusion must be ensured.
The danger of disease in the world’s largest refugee camp
Cox’s Bazar camps are in lockdown. No Covid-19 cases are yet reported, but infectious illness is already sadly common.
Towards equal peace: Australian regional investment in gender equality
Women’s participation in peace processes and inclusion of gender-equality provisions is key to their long-term success.
Recognising women’s roles in countering violent extremism
Australia should develop a more robust and distinct preventing violent extremism (PVE) program that aims to support the existing capacities of - or mobilises - communities and…
Human rights: The voice of youth
According to UN statistics, the rights of youths are uniquely under threat.
Women, peace and security in Syria
We need to think about Syrian women not only as victims of violence but also as as significant partners in the quest to bring about a resolution to conflict.
