Darwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World’s (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, marking the organisation’s first world congress following its centenary in 2029.
Northern Territory Business Events partnered with the Darwin Convention Centre and the Country Women’s Association of the Northern Territory to secure the winning bid, beating out several other international destinations.
The 2032 conference is expected to attract over 500 global delegates to the Territory. As a precursor to the international event, Darwin will also host the ACWW Pacific Area Conference in 2027, which is projected to draw 200 regional attendees.
The triennial conference aims to connect the voices of rural women globally, ensuring their unique challenges and solutions are acknowledged by national and international policymakers.
Founded in 1929, ACWW advocates for the empowerment of rural women across 82 countries, with a core policy focus on working with UNESCO to secure equitable access to quality education, preserve traditional and Indigenous knowledge, and promote global citizenship.
ACWW’s world president Marie Kenny noted that Darwin was an ideal choice for the milestone event due to the support and engagement of the Country Women’s Association, and established relationships with the traditional Larrakia landowners.
