5th World Conference of Women's Shelters

Wesnet

Wesnet (the Women’s Services Network) Inc. provides relief and support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, intimate partner violence and other forms of gender-based violence. Wesnet is made up of the specialist domestic and family violence services across Australia.

Global Network of Women’s Shelters

The GNWS was born at the 1st World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Edmonton, Canada, in 2008 and founded in 2009 by a globally diverse group of national networks and shelters from around the world. It has networks in Africa, America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East & North Africa, and Oceania

For more information and to register, visit the official conference webpage.

The primary objective of the 5WCWS is to provide a platform for learning and sharing experiences. The goal of this exchange is to contribute to a worldwide systemic approach to ending violence against women and their children, in order to increase the safety, independence, and strength of women worldwide.

The themes of the conference are, Connect, Challenge, and Change.

Connect

Engage with people dedicated to ending violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence. Foster a network of support and collaboration to enhance your efforts and share innovative solutions.

Challenge

Collaborate with global delegates to confront and dismantle the structural drivers, systems, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that perpetuate violence against women and gender-based violence. Together, attendees will critically examine and challenge the status quo to create a safer world.

Change

Lead the way in driving the transformational change needed to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence locally and globally. Advocate for policies, implement effective programs, and inspire communities to take action towards a violence-free future.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.