Women Deliver Inc

Convenings for Change - The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026): Looking ahead, Women Deliver is preparing to host the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia from 27-30 April 2026. WD2026 will build on the successes and lessons of WD2023 and reflect our deepened commitment to equity, accessibility, and feminist co-leadership. WD2026 will be our most intersectional and accessible convening yet - designed to bring together diverse actors across movements, sectors, and regions to co-create solutions that drive gender equality forward. The Conference will prioritize meaningful engagement with historically marginalized communities, including youth, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and people with disabilities, ensuring that their lived experiences and leadership are at the center of dialogue and decision-making. In line with our mission to elevate feminist leadership and shift power to those closest to the issues, WD2026 will be developed in co-creation with regional and global partners through a participatory process grounded in shared values and local realities. We are investing in hybrid programming, multilingual access, comprehensive safeguarding measures, and regional consultations to ensure that WD2026 drives long-term impact. The Conference will serve as a global platform to accelerate progress on SRHR, climate justice, feminist financing, and other critical priorities, and will create space for advocates to connect, mobilize, and influence policies and investments that shape the future of gender equality. Through WD2026, Women Deliver is reaffirming its role as a convener, connector, and catalyst for collective action.