Run every 3 years since 2007, Women Deliver is one of the world's most significant gatherings focused on gender equality, women’s leadership and social justice. The 2026 conferece in Naarm, Melbourne was attended by over 6000 participants from 189 countries.
WCC was proud to bring together of delegation of our members, and close allies, who we were able to support with access to community-priced tickets and, in some cases, support for travel. These delegates contributed to many sessions and workshops and we heard from several sources that ‘the WCC seems to be everywhere’.
What stood out was the growing recognition that climate action and gender equality are inseparable. We heard inspiring stories from First Nations women, Pacific leaders, young activists and community changemakers who are already creating solutions in their communities.
There was also a powerful call for women to come together across all our diversity to help shape a climate-just future. That message strongly reinforced the purpose of the Women's Climate Congress.
See what some of our delegation said about the conference
The only liveable future is a feminist future
LinkedIN Article by WCC Steering Circle member Rachael Stewart
At the opening of Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Narrm, Melbourne, more than 6,000 women, gender diverse people, and equality advocates from across the globe gathered in all their brilliance: national dress, colour, ceremony, grief, joy, strategy, connection and resistance.
And underneath all of it was a truth that felt impossible to ignore ….
