Women Deliver

“The rollback of women’s rights is not being done in secret. It’s being heralded by key global political leaders. So we must push back and find the courage to take bounding leaps as well.” Hon. Julia Gillard AC, 27th Prime Minister of Australia.

Australia’s 27th Prime Minister Julia Gillard highlights #WD2026 as a key moment to unite & push back against the rollback of women’s rights.

Read: https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/soapbox/julia-gillard-the-rollback-of-womens-rights-is-being-heralded-by-global-leaders/

@womensagenda.bsky.social

The Feminist Playbook is becoming a Declaration for the International Development Sector 📜

A shared vision for justice and equality grounded in better serving girls, women, and gender-diverse people: https://womendeliver.org/about/declaration-international-development-sector/

Lasting equality requires policies shaped by intersectional realities.

Ahead of #WD2026, the Policy Needs to Change video series 📹 spotlights Natalia de León Tello on centering Indigenous women in policymaking in 🇬🇹 Guatemala.

See you at the Conference? https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/

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At #WD2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), connection extends far beyond the conference halls. From cultural landmarks to world-class food and walkable streets, the city invites dialogue and exploration. Learn more on the Melbourne Convention Bureau website: https://bit.ly/47eN41w #MeetInMelbourne

Power lives in the words 💬 we use every day. They determine who is seen as credible — and who must adapt to be heard.

In shaping the Feminist Playbook, we are working to dismantle exclusionary language: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-our-sectors-language-needs-change-women-deliver-hshtf

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🔔Stay informed and get the latest #WD2026 updates🔔

As we move closer to the Women Deliver 2026 Conference this April, our newsletter will keep you up to date every step of the way.

📩Subscribe now: https://womendeliver.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e69da45c3392f8ea394c1b872&id=974d045cb7

📹 Policy Needs to Change is back! As we count down to #WD2026, we’re amplifying frontline voices driving policy change worldwide. This edition spotlights Joshua Dilawar on advancing rights-based, inclusive policymaking in 🇵🇰 Pakistan. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MKMHo1

Rewriting global development through a feminist lens Dr Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver, speaks to Dr Tareq Salahuddin of The Daily Star about decolonising aid, defending gender justice, and why the next decade could redefine global coop...

“We will stand for our principles.”

Read the conversation with Maliha Khan, our CEO, in The Daily Star on advancing gender equality, climate justice, decolonizing aid, and youth leadership: https://www.thedailystar.net/star-health/news/rewriting-global-development-through-feminist-lens-4108516

Every day, girls, women, and gender-diverse people wake up in a world where the rules are written far from their lives.

Here's why social justice must be returned to the people: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-cant-sit-back-any-longer-social-justice-must-returned-zfo8e/

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A profile slide for Dr. June Oscar, a proud Bunuba woman and advocate for First Nations social justice. Her portrait is set within a teal circle. The slide features a decorative border containing patterns of weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific, commissioned to artists from the region. In this design, there are weaves that represent Narrm, our conference’s host country.

A profile slide for Tulika Srivastava, a feminist lawyer and human rights strategist. Her portrait is framed by a teal circular background. The top and bottom of the slide are decorated with patterns of weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific, commissioned to artists from the region. In this design, there are weaves that represent Narrm, our conference’s host country.

Closing graphic. The top and bottom are bordered by Narrm patterns: patterns of weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific, commissioned to artists from the region. These weaves, representing the host country Narrm, include a mix of purple and gold diamond motifs at the top and a row of yellow triangles on a purple base at the bottom. A small logo for WD2026 sits in the lower right.

📣 We’re excited to announce more speakers joining #WD2026.
These leaders are advancing gender equality across movements, institutions, and communities — and they’re bringing their vision, experience, and action to #WD2026.
👉 Discover the growing lineup: https://bit.ly/speakersWD2026

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🤔 Journalist, content creator, or part of a media team?

🎤 Apply for Media Accreditation to cover the conversations shaping gender equality at #WD2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia, from 27 to 30 April 2026: https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/get-involved/media-accreditation/

Deadline: March 2026

Meet the political leaders speaking at WD2026 who are driving what comes next.

The Right Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern: is the Former Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Hon. Helen Clark: served three terms as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999-2008, following a long parliamentary career and championing sustainability, climate action, and active international engagement.

Hon. Julia Gillard AC: is Australia’s 27th Prime Minister and the first and only woman to hold the role.

📣 We’re proud to spotlight 3 political leaders taking the stage at #WD2026:
✨Hon. Dame @jacindaardern.bsky.social
✨Hon. @helenclarknz.bsky.social
✨Hon. Julia Gillard AC

Join us on April 27–30, 2026, in Narrm, Australia.

👉See the full speaker lineup: https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/speakers/

✨Change calls us to the Women Deliver 2026 Conference.✨

Join #WD2026 from 27 to 30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia.

This is your moment to be in the room where commitments take shape.
🔑 Register
🤝 Sponsor
💡 Exhibit

🔗Learn more and join us today: https://womendeliver.org/

💖Today on #GalentinesDay, we celebrate the friendship, support, and solidarity of girls, women, and gender-diverse people everywhere.

✨Because when we cheer each other on, we don’t just spread joy, we strengthen gender equality, and help build a kinder world.

A graphic for the Women Deliver Conference 2026 (WD2026) on a mint background. The top and bottom feature patterns of weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific, commissioned to artists from the region, representing the host country, Narrm. The text in dark purple and indigo reads: "The Women Deliver Conference 2026 will take place in Narrm, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Peoples. Here’s how we can show allyship."

An informational slide with a mint background. The bottom features indigo and blue patterns of weaves from Oceanic Pacific artists. The dark purple text explains: "At the start of the Conference, Traditional Owners will perform a Welcome to Country, a cultural ceremony that allows us safe passage on sacred lands." "As guests, we then offer our own Acknowledgement of Country." "A practice that honors the custodianship of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Peoples and enters the Country with respect and responsibility."

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A mint graphic with intricate indigo and blue patterns of weaves representing Narrm. The text states: "An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity for WD2026 attendees to show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country." The WD2026 logo "Hosted by the Oceanic Pacific" is in the corner.

🌏 As we prepare to gather in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia, for #WD2026, we honor the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation. Learn how to show allyship and enter the Country with respect and responsibility👇.
🔗Learn more: https://bit.ly/WD-2026

THREE REASONS TO EXHIBIT AT WD2026. Exhibition spaces are limited. Apply before the application closes.

Amplify your advocacy: Showcase your work, research, campaigns, and impact to thousands of global delegates.

Build powerful alliances: Meet potential partners who share your vision for gender equality and justice.

Create an interactive experience: Engage attendees with workshops, activations, and networking sessions in your space.

📢 Last chance to exhibit at #WD2026!

Exhibition space is filling fast. Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your work, connect with 6,500+ participants, & be part of a global movement.

🔗Apply now before applications close:
https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/get-involved/apply-for-exhibition-space/

Excluding those most impacted by injustice is a policy failure.

That’s why #WD2026 matters: a space for feminist solidarity and First Nations leadership.

✊A space created by us, for us, to shape bold futures.

Learn more & register: https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/get-involved/register-for-wd2026/

Reminder: Female genital mutilation is a violation of girls' and women's bodies and rights.

❌ Female genital mutilation is a violation of girls' and women's bodies and rights.

On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM and every day, let us #EndFGM to protect sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR) and ensure safety, dignity, and freedom for all girls and women.

A promotional graphic for WD2026. The top and bottom are framed by vibrant Narrm patterns. These are patterns of weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific, commissioned to artists from the region. In this design, there are weaves that represent Narrm, our conference’s host country. The top banner features deep purple, orange, and yellow geometric grids, while the bottom banner shows a series of interlocking yellow and orange triangles against a purple background.

A speaker profile graphic featuring a portrait of Hon. Ruth Cross Kwansing in a circular frame. A bold, multi-colored ribbon composed of Narrm patterns—weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific—curves across the center of the image. The ribbon transitions through teal, orange, and tan woven designs. The top of the frame is decorated with a rectangular block of orange and yellow diamond-weave patterns.

A speaker profile graphic featuring a portrait of Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher. A curving graphic element styled with Narrm patterns weaves behind and below her portrait. These patterns represent weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific, commissioned to artists from the region. The color palette includes bright yellow, lime green, and orange, with a purple geometric weave at the end of the ribbon.

A speaker profile graphic featuring a portrait of Hon. Michelle O’Byrne. A stylized, S-shaped ribbon flowing across the bottom is decorated with Narrm patterns—weaves associated with cultures from the Oceanic Pacific. The ribbon features a mix of teal squares with orange centers and thick orange and yellow stripes. The top of the image features a grid of orange, red, and teal geometric shapes.

📣 In this first reveal of our confirmed speakers for #WD2026, meet some of the government leaders joining us on April 27-30 in Narrm, Australia. And this is just the beginning. Stay tuned as we spotlight more political leaders and changemakers joining us.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4r1vPJ8

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference intentionally prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility, especially for delegates with disabilities. WD2026 is designed to enable EVERYONE to participate fully, freely, and with dignity.

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (#WD2026) is designed to enable EVERYONE to participate fully, freely, and with dignity, especially delegates with disabilities and those long excluded from decision-making spaces.

Learn more: https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/our-commitments/accessibility-at-wd2026/

Activists Organise Against Erosion Of Sexual And Reproductive Health Rights - Health Policy Watch Grassroots organising, using the United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and creating new multilateral coordination are some of the ways to counter

“We are seeing deeply biased misinformation around women’s bodies and around women’s health.”—Paola Salwan Daher.

#WD2026 is more important than ever, as a space for activists to defend #SRHR: https://healthpolicy-watch.news/activists-organise-against-erosion-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health/

A two-toned graphic with a dark purple top and a cream bottom. The top text reads, "We all know the problems the world is facing." The bottom text reads, "But we also know the solutions... so let's put them into action." In the bottom right, two smiling East African women in traditional colorful beadwork and patterned clothing are featured. The "Accelerate Together" logo is in the bottom left in bright red.

A cream-colored graphic with the headline, "The evidence is in: Strong women’s movements drive lasting change on climate action, safety from violence, economic stability, and other urgent issues." A circular inset photo in the bottom right shows a smiling woman in a red shirt with her arm raised in a workshop or library setting. The "Accelerate Together" logo is in the bottom left.

A dark purple graphic with a circular inset at the top showing a diverse group of five young women standing together outdoors. The text below reads, "Now it’s time to accelerate their work. Accelerate Together is mobilizing $600 million each year for women and girls." It concludes with a bold "Join us." and the URL "accelerate-together.org." The logo appears in the bottom right.

Women-led movements are proven drivers of change. That’s why Women Deliver is supporting #AccelerateTogether: to help drive more resources into the ecosystem of women-led organizations that are already creating real change. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qcHSBX.

Take center stage with your art and harness creativity as a force for advocacy and change. Apply for the WD2026 Arts Program!

You still have one month left to REGISTER for the #WD2026 Arts Program to:
🎨Take center stage with your art & harness creativity as a force for advocacy and change.
✊Be part of the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, the world’s largest gathering for #GenderEquality.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4rdXqGx

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✅ Applying for a visa to attend #WD2026? ⏳Start early. Bookmark this post and explore our full Visa Guidance and more tips here: https://bit.ly/3NSCjeA
🌏✊ Change calls us here. Join us in Narrm (Melbourne), 27–30 April 2026. Register today: https://bit.ly/495sym3

On Invasion Day, we stand alongside First Nations people. Learn why this day matters.

January 26 is a day of mourning, resistance, and remembrance, marking the beginning of colonialism, dispossession, and injustice.

As Antoinette Braybrook AM— First Nations leader and member of the WD2026 Regional Steering Committee — tells us: “Every year, this date reminds us that these harms did not end 238 years ago. They are ongoing and acutely felt today.”

“WD2026 will be held on the unceded land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. I call on everyone attending to honour the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather and you visit. Respect enduring Aboriginal sovereignty.”

On #InvasionDay, we stand with First Nations people.

As we prepare to host #WD2026 on the unceded land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, we honor Traditional Custodians & Aboriginal sovereignty.

Learn more from Antoinette Braybrook AM, Djirra CEO.

#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

All girls and women belong in school. No girl or woman in Afghanistan should be left behind.

Reminder on #EducationDay:
ALL👏 GIRLS AND WOMEN👏 BELONG👏 IN👏 SCHOOL.

Yet, since the Taliban takeover, girls and women in #Afghanistan have been systematically denied access to education.

This is UNACCEPTABLE.
Education is a FUNDAMENTAL human right for all girls and women.

🚨 The countdown is on…only three months to #WD2026! In April, thousands of advocates, leaders, and movements will gather to resist injustice, build collective power, and shape what comes next for #GenderEquality. 🔗 Register for the Conference today: https://bit.ly/495sym3

Women Deliver is sponsoring over 150 advocates from the Oceanic Pacific region to attend the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia.

✨Women Deliver is sponsoring over 150 advocates from the Oceanic Pacific region to attend the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia.

✊Pacific advocates bring bold leadership, expertise, & climate solutions to every space.

Join #WD2026: https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/

1000 days of war in Sudan. 1000 days of hunger, displacement, and sexual violence. Enough is enough. The world must keep eyes on Sudan and act now.

1,000 days of war in #Sudan.
1,000 days of hunger, displacement, & sexual violence against girls & women.

On Human #SolidarityDay, we demand immediate humanitarian support, protection, access to aid, and respect for international humanitarian law.

The world must #KeepEyesOnSudan.

Australia’s progress isn’t translating into equality for all women Australia often looks strong by international comparison, but being “less unequal than others” is not the same as being equal.

“The systems meant to protect people were never designed with girls and women at the center.”

In this new @womensagenda.bsky.social op-ed, Maliha, Women Deliver’s CEO, urges Australia to turn progress into action that reaches all girls and women, ahead of #WD2026: https://bit.ly/45jd9Me