Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality
Women Deliver and partners around the world co-created a bold, collective Declaration that calls for rebalancing the ecosystem for accountability, rights, and a future of gender equality. More than 900 people across all regions have shaped the Declaration so far, now it belongs to all of us.
Our Vision for Change
We call for a world where dignity, equality, and justice are not privileges, but guaranteed rights for everyone.
Human Rights Protected
States respect, protect, and fulfill human rights for all people, ensuring freedom, safety, and equal opportunity.
Strong Feminist Movements
Feminist movements and civil society have the resources, space, and legitimacy needed to hold States accountable.
Aligned Global Support
The wider gender equality ecosystem aligns its resources, partnerships, and influence to create lasting impact.
A Collective Journey Forward
Launched at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, this Declaration articulates the world that girls, women, and gender-diverse people deserve.
We invite you into this collective journey towards gender equality: rooted in care, solidarity, and justice.
Growing Global Support
The Declaration has already received strong global momentum and collective support from activists, organizations, and communities worldwide.
Endorsements
Voices standing together for gender equality, justice, and solidarity.
Organizations
Civil society organizations and movements supporting the Declaration.
Countries Endorsing the States Declaration
Countries endorsing the States Declaration so far include:
with more endorsements continuing to come in.
Key Documents
Explore the foundational documents shaping this collective vision for gender equality and justice.
The Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality
Read it here
The Declaration Guide
Read it here
Joint Declaration for States
Read it hereAdditional WD2026 Documents
At WD2026, three additional documents were released, building on the collective work initiated by the Melbourne Declaration.
The Feminist Health Systems Charter
Read it here
First Nations, Indigenous Women’s Statement
Read it hereThe Journey Behind Us
Want to learn how this Declaration came to life?
Learn more and explore the journey behind usThe Melbourne Declaration in Focus
Watch an overview of the Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality and the collective vision driving this global effort.
