If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.

Explore this page for information about staying safe and secure during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah (Mecca).

Ramadan is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. Explore this page to learn local laws and customs during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, after Ramadan.

Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.

All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.

Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas