Women Deliver 2026
Women Deliver is one of the largest gender equality conferences in the world. The 2026 global conference was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Narrm (Melbourne) from 27 to 30 April 2026.
Over 6000 delegates from over 180 countries gathered at the conference to have important conversations, break barriers and address gender equality challenges experienced by women, girls and gender diverse people from around the world.
The conference created opportunities to come together and advance gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
It also included discussion on key issues such as:
- climate justice
- First Nations Treaty and truth telling
- economic empowerment
- ending gender-based violence.
Having the WD2026 conference in Melbourne showcased our region’s gender equality priorities and leadership. It provided opportunities to strengthen and form new national and regional partnerships.
This was the first time a Women Deliver conference was held in the Oceanic Pacific region.
Melbourne was selected as the site of WD2026 following Victoria’s success as regional convening partner for the previous conference held in Kigali, Rwanda 2023.
The Victorian Government supported participation in the Women Deliver 2026 Conference through:
- targeted scholarships
- supporting First Nations women’s representation and contribution
- free venue hire for local events at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
- support for Victorian organisations to participate in the conference exhibition space.
More information
To find out more, visit the Women Deliver website.
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