UN Women National Committee Australia Ltd

About

UN Women National Committee Australia is the Australian national committee of UN Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women. It raises funds to support UN Women's global mission of advancing women's rights, gender equality, and women's empowerment across the Asia-Pacific region and globally. The committee supports programs and initiatives that promote women's leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women's participation in peace and security processes.

Top Contracts (top 5)

Giving Philosophy

As the Australian arm of UN Women, this organization supports the global UN Women mission by funding programs that advance gender equality and women's empowerment. It values evidence-based approaches to addressing systemic barriers facing women and girls, with emphasis on programs that can be scaled or replicated across the Asia-Pacific region.

Tips for Applicants

Align your proposal with UN Women's global strategic plan and priority areas including women's economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women's leadership. Highlight any existing partnerships with UN Women or other UN agencies, and demonstrate how your program contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality).

Financial History (7 years)