5WCWS will provide a rich and interwoven tapestry of presentations that will cater to a global audience.
The 5WCWS seeks presentations that cover all forms of gender-based violence and that have an intersectional approach that recognises intersecting oppressive structures and systems in people’s lives.
The Conference will provide themes, topics and areas that will interest those that are in the early stages of responding to and preventing gender-based violence, through to already established services, and to those that are well established working in a system that is focused on systems integration and coordination. The Conference program will do this by presenting a wide range of topics that weave across a variety of themes.
A range of overarching and cross cutting topics will fall within these themes. We are keen to review abstracts that are original, unique and innovative and which address one or more of the topics below, keeping in mind the Conference Thematic Areas of Interest.
Conference themes
Connect.
Engage with colleagues across Australia and internationally who are dedicated to ending violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence. Foster a network of support and collaboration to enhance your efforts and share innovative solutions.
Challenge.
Collaborate with global delegates to confront and dismantle the structural drivers, systems, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that perpetuate violence against women and gender-based violence. Together, we will critically examine and challenge the status quo to create a safer world.
Change.
Lead the way in driving the transformational change needed to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence locally and globally. Advocate for policies, implement effective programs, and inspire communities to take action towards a violence-free future.