IWD Impact & Progress Evening

Wellington, Parliament House, Banquet Hall

27 February 2025

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Event Overview

Mark your calendars and join us for the inaugural IWD Progress and Impact Evening at Parliament on 27 February 2025, where we’ll celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in Aotearoa New Zealand and drive lasting progress towards gender equity.

Hosted by UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand and the Women Leaders Institute, this event will bring together over 300 influential leaders, as well as corporate, government, and community professionals, students, and allies to champion progress and drive impactful change toward a more equitable future.

Who Attends

Women professionals across sectors
Emerging leaders, including young professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students
Corporate organisations, government leaders, and male allies
Existing UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand signatories, supporters, and community advocates

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Despite progress,
It may still take up to 300 years to achieve gender equality*

*Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot UN Women 2022

The Need For Equality

68.5%

In developing regions, only 68.5% of women have access to an account at a formal financial institution

26.7%

Women hold 26.7% of seats in parliament

35.5%

Women hold 35.5% of seats in local goverment

28.2%

28.2% of leadership positions in the pirivate sector

Event Schedule

Designed to encourage meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with leaders across sectors, including an opening keynote from a Government Minister and a panel discussion with prominent Aotearoa leaders.