WOW - Women of the World is an international movement for action and change driven by cultural and creative dialogue, debate and celebration.
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About WOW
The power of stories
Through festivals, events, exhibitions, school programs and more, WOW challenges the belief gender equity has been achieved, joining the dots between people, movements and ideas to change the world.
WOW events are full of the amazing stories of women, girls and non-binary folk from the widest possible range of backgrounds and circumstances: individuals in formal leadership positions, outstanding achievers and many women who describe themselves as ‘ordinary’ but who have followed a dream, made changes happen, or overcome personal challenges.
But also boys and men who recognise a gender equal world is also better for them!
A celebration
Festivals evoke happiness, spontaneity, and experiences. WOW is a festival because celebration creates optimism, optimism creates determination and energy, and that makes you feel like anything is possible.
WOW Festivals are joyful, challenging and surprising. A riot of colour, mind-bending conversation and community, there’s space for everything, from the most difficult discussions to have to workshops that have you in fits of laughter.
A global movement
WOW festivals and events take place on every continent, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Nepal, the Middle East, Türkiye, UK, Nigeria, USA, Malaysia and in numerous locations in Australia over the past 10 years.
Each is unique to time and place designed by and for the people and unique cultures of that community and country.
First Nations first
In Australia WOW has supported the work of our co-patron and former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Dr June Oscar AO to embed the principles of her landmark report Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) in all that we do.
This report together with the Uluru Statement from the Heart, is about a future for all Australians and in our work we have the opportunity to centre the stories of First Nations women and imagine a future beyond the Western patriarchal model of society.
“WOW has been a guiding force in establishing links with women and girls of all races, class, age and diversities. Their inclusion and respect for all is truly remarkable.”
Jackie Huggins AO
WOW Australia is proudly supported by the Queensland Government