The world’s largest Conference by and for women’s shelters, and those working to end gender-based violence, is heading to the southern hemisphere for the first time! 5WCWS will give a massive boost to the common goal: to end all violence against women globally. The primary objective of the 5WCWS is to provide a platform for learning and sharing experiences. The goal of this exchange is to contribute to a worldwide systemic approach to ending violence against women and their children, in order to increase the safety, independence, and strength of women worldwide.
VAWnet Event Calendar
Information about state, local, and national events related to gender-based violence including trainings, conferences, lectures, webinars, and more. Event submissions are welcome.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 09:00AM - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Sydney, Australia
Monday, September 15, 2025, 03:00PM - Thursday, September 18, 2025
The primary objective of the 5WCWS is to provide a platform for learning and sharing experiences. The goal of this exchange is to contribute to a worldwide systemic approach to ending violence against women and their children, in order to increase the safety, independence, and strength of women worldwide.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 09:00AM - Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Hosted at the beautiful Kansas City Marriott Downtown, this year’s National Conference on Domestic Violence will bring together 800+ individuals from across the world for three days of discussion, presentations, learning, community, and fun. This conference is designed for:
