Gender equality and women’s leadership
Women Victoria - promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.
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Our gender equality strategy
Read our vision and strategy for gender equality in Victoria. We’re addressing gender inequality in these areas: leadership, cultural change, safety, work, economic security, health and wellbeing.
Celebrate Victorian women
On International Women’s Day, and every day, we #CelebrateVicWomen.
Victorian Women’s Public Art Program
The Victorian Women’s Public Art Program aims to address the underrepresentation of women and their achievements through enduring public artworks.
Our women’s leadership programs
The Victorian Government’s women’s leadership programs include scholarships, awards and networking opportunities for women and gender diverse people of all ages and backgrounds.
Gender equality: what is it and why do we need it?
Find out what gender equality means and why it’s important. Read our strategy and discover how we’re working with all Victorians to promote gender equality.
Gender Equality Act 2020
The Gender Equality Act 2020 is a once in a generation opportunity to improve gender equality in Victoria.
What we’re doing to promote gender equality
Find out how we’re working together with Victorians to promote gender equality.
Recognition Matters
An initiative to improve the recognition of women’s contributions to Australia.
Updated 12 January 2026
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