Gender equality

We are commited to systematically working to promote and protect gender equality and women’s rights in all aspects of the program.

The Australian Volunteers Program believes that gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential for effective development.

We prioritise partnering with, and learning from, organisations working for gender equality and women’s rights. The program's approach to gender equality is partner-led and underpinned by upholding rights, raising voices, and investing in potential. This is complemented by broader efforts to work with men, women, boys, girls and people of diverse gender identities.

Learn more about our contributions to advancing gender equality by reading through our 2021 research summary on the topic. 

How our partners are working towards gender equality

Three young women are in the middle of packaging cookies at HopeBox in Vietnam's kitchen. All three young women are in masks and wearing white HopeBox uniforms.

HopeBox in Vietnam

Our partners at HopeBox, a social enterprise in Vietnam, empower survivors of gender-based violence to transform their lives.
Women and men hold multiple protest signs calling for the end of gender based iolence. Everyone is in orange, and the signs have orange writing as well.

Ending violence against women in the Pacific

Learn what our partners in Kiribati and Solomon Island are doing to support women in achieving social, political and economic equality.
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Nurani Perempuan in Indonesia

Nurani Perempuan's director shares how their team used an Australian Volunteer Program grant to support survivors of gender based violence.

Questions on gender equality?

Contact our inclusion team to learn more about our approach to gender equality at inclusion@australianvolunteers.com.

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Text: Learn Referral Pathways Learn how to support and refer someone to services if they are experiencing gender based violence.
Text: Support Women’s Organisations Funding and supporting local women’s organisations ensures they can advocate and make decisions based on their own experiences and needs.
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