Isabelle Zhu-Maguire

Master of International Relations student, Monash University izzy.zhu-maguire@monash.edu

Biography

Isabelle is the Network Coordinator of the UN's SDSN Youth AusNZPac branch (hosted by the Monash Sustainable Development Institute). She has conducted research into gender as experienced by Afghan women as well as aid competition and local politics in the Solomon Islands.

articles

A young girl sits at a desk with her head in her hands looking wistfully towards Earth.

Can the SDGs be used to measure the concerns of youth?

If the world genuinely wants to reach some semblance of “sustainable development”, it needs to start listening more to the concerns of youth and marginalised populations.

Politics and society

Afghan women devastated by university ban

The Taliban’s decision to ban women from accessing higher education has been described as a betrayal of not only Afghan women, but the international community.

Politics and society

A group of young people at the COP27 conference

COP27: The inclusion of marginalised voices matters

To advance action on climate change, we need to acknowledge, listen to, and elevate the voices of those on the frontline of its impact.

Politics and society

COP27: Reigniting youth passion

Greater action on climate change at COP27 this year has the potential to reignite youth passion for climate action, and provide hope for future generations.

Environment