THE POWER OF STORIES
Through festivals, events, exhibitions, school’s programs and more, WOW challenges the belief that gender equity has already been achieved, joining the dots between people, movements and ideas to change the world.
Our Patrons
Dr June Oscar AO
Dr June Oscar AO is a proud Bunuba woman from the remote town of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. She is a strong advocate for Indigenous Australian languages, social justice and women’s issues.
June was the first female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, publishing the landmark Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Report to advance First Nations gender justice and equality in Australia.
Dr June Oscar AO chairs the The Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute at the Australian National University to advance the voices of First Nations women and girls.
The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO
Dame Quentin Bryce is a distinguished Australian public figure and advocate for gender equality. She was the first woman to serve as Australia’s Governor-General from 2008 to 2014.
Throughout her career, Quentin has championed the rights of women
and non-binary individuals, focusing on issues such as gender violence, economic empowerment, and health disparities.
Her dedication to advancing gender equality has been instrumental in driving cultural and social change, making her a prominent and influential figure in the fight for equal rights.
“Gender equality is the key to our human rights, and to our economic future. We need to lead our community to a better place – one in which women and girls are kept safe and valued and are able to make their full contribution, and in which we reap all the benefits of their drive, ingenuity, talents, skills, and wisdom.”