“I am proud to be a part of the HeForShe campaign and would like to encourage other men to do the same,” he said.

“I signed up to become a HeForShe advocate because gender equality is central to economic and human development.”

The world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8 every year.

Other male staff at the Australian Embassy are also involved in the campaign.

“Australia is working to achieve equitable gender outcomes globally,” Robilliard said.

“In particular, I am committed to raising awareness and encouraging action to stop violence against women and girls – a focus of International Women’s Day 2016 in Australia.”