WOW - Women of the World

At WOW, we're driving an equal and inclusive future for women, girls and non-binary people every day, not just on March 8. That's why we launched WOW 365, so you can be part of our growing global community of people passionate about gender equality, and gain the energy, inspiration and optimism needed to take action and make a positive change in the world all year round. Every membership supports our vital work and you'll get access to curated, exclusive online member events, opportunities to connect with others with a shared interest in gender equality, recorded sessions from WOW Festivals happening around the world plus access to highlights from our 15 year archive. All from just £4 a month! To find out more click Become a member at the link in our bio.

WOW London Festival is BACK! 5-7 March 2027 at @southbankcentre Get ready for world class speakers, activists, performers, musicians and artists from across the world all in one place as we come together for three days of life-changing conversations and community. Tickets on sale later this year 💥 Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to get your hands on them.

WOW - Women of the World is a global alliance driving an equal and inclusive future for women, girls, and non-binary people.We deliver impact through festivals, events, leadership and knowledge sharing with these guiding principles. 🎨 Creativity is a force for progress: We believe creativity and expression are transformative tools for sparking joy, creating community, and realising a better future 🌎 We’re led by women around the world: Through our shared Global Partnerships, programmes are locally grown in the places where they happen 🔧 There’s a method to our movement: At the centre of our work is our unique method, rooted in the arts and proven over 15 years, 150 festivals and millions of participants inspired to take action 🤝 We all have a part to play in an equal world: No matter who you are, WOW is for everyone who believes in gender equality Join the movement and be part of a world that celebrates creativity, leadership and equality! Sign up to our newsletter today and watch this space for more ways to get involved coming very soon 👀 #WomenOfTheWorld #GenderEquality #WOWGlobal #WOWat15

We all know that men are more than the narrow expectations of what a man is supposed to be. Melissa Wong Oviedo from @equimundo_org talks about the importance of recognising men – Black men, Indigenous men, working-class men, rural men – in their full humanity. As fathers, mentors, coaches, carers and community leaders. Because when we uplift more caring, connected models of masculinity, we create space for the next generation of boys to imagine something different for themselves too 🌍✨

“None of us can solve these issues on our own.” That’s the spirit behind the MenCare Changemaker Journey 🌍 Bringing together artists, educators, policymakers, researchers and activists from across the world to tackle some of the biggest challenges around masculinity, care and gender equality – collectively. Hope feels a lot more possible when it’s shared ✨

Todo mundo está convidado para o Festival Masculinidades, dia 29 de maio! Conversas importantes, desafiadoras, mas também com muita diversão. Uma programação cheia de música, diálogos e oficinas, pra gente pensar cuidado juntos, e imaginar novos caminhos para um futuro mais seguro e justo para todos Garanta seu ingresso gratuito no Sympla ou retire no dia. A gente se encontra lá! *** Everyone is invited to the Boys and Men Festival on 29 May! Important conversations. Challenging ones. And plenty of joy too. A programme filled with music, talks and workshops, to help us think about care together, and imagine new paths towards a safer, fairer future, in Brazil and beyond. Get your free ticket on Sympla or pick it up on the day. See you there!

Meet the Changemakers! The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change. This is the Boys & Education track. Educational environments play a critical role in shaping how boys understand themselves, their relationships, and their place in the world. Yet many education systems continue to struggle with how to respond to boys’ gendered experiences, patterns of underachievement, and changing social realities. This track brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and cultural leaders working to create learning environments where boys are supported to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, and socially. The group is focused on developing strategies that encourage empathy, emotional literacy, healthy relationships, and broader opportunities for boys across all areas of life. Changemakers in this track are working to engage the institutions and stakeholders that shape education and training systems, from schools and universities to governments and media. Together, they are exploring how boys are taught, the expectations placed on them, the career pathways presented to them, and the messages they receive throughout their education. What changes do you think education systems need to better support boys, while also advancing empathy, equality, and wellbeing? #MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #BoysAndEducation #GenderEquality #Education

What if online communities could make people feel safer, more connected and less vulnerable to harm? As we get ready for the MenCare Changemaker Summit, Galen Lamphere-Englund from The Christchurch Call reflects on the power of gaming communities to build genuine social bonds through shared experience. Because if we can understand what helps people feel belonging, purpose and community online, we can also better protect against isolation, extremism and other forms of online harm.

Trad Wife or Girl Boss… same problem? From the polished domesticity of “tradwife” culture to the endless hustle of the “girlboss” era, women are constantly being sold competing visions of empowerment. But are these trends really as different as they seem – or are they rooted in the same patriarchal and racist ideals? Join Tamu Thomas, Lois Shearing and Zara Hanawalt tomorrow for a live conversation exploring ambition, unpaid labour, burnout, race and who actually benefits from these narratives. 📅 14 May, 4pm BST ✨ Part of WOW 365 Membership Join WOW 365 for access to this and dozens more live and recorded events. Link in bio.

Meet the Changemakers! The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change. This is the Caring Manhood in Cities & Regions track. Cities and regions play a major role in shaping daily life, access to care, safety, and community wellbeing. Because local governments are often responsible for delivering public services to individuals and families, they have significant influence over how caregiving is supported and how inclusive communities are built. This track brings together city leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates working on solutions that support caregiving, engage men as caregivers, prevent violence, and strengthen community connection. The group is exploring how public spaces, transport systems, housing, urban planning, and local services can be designed to better support care and create safer, more equitable environments for everyone. What would make your city or community more supportive of caregiving, safety, and connection? #MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #Urban

A powerful few days representing WOW Australia at #WomenDeliver2026 in Melbourne 💜 More than 6,000 delegates from across the world gathered to discuss gender equality, leadership, online safety, AI, climate justice and First Nations leadership. Highlights included: ✨ Strategic conversations with WOW Foundation CEO Colette Bailey ✨ Meeting with Equimundo to explore future collaboration in Australia ✨ Reconnecting with partners at GIWL and Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute ✨ Hearing Julia Gillard AC and Julie Inman Grant PSM speak on online harms, AI and feminist leadership A strong message echoed throughout the conference: Meaningful systems change requires collective leadership, courage and sustained investment. #WOWAustralia #WomenDeliver #GenderEquality #FeministLeadership #WomenInLeadership #OnlineSafety #AI #FirstNationsLeadership #SocialChange #Leadership #SocialJustice #WomenAndGirls

The MenCare Global Summit isn’t our first time in Brazil 🇧🇷 We’ve been working with the brilliant @redesdamare since 2018 and what a journey it’s been… 💥 In 2018, WOW Rio burst onto the scene with the biggest WOW Festival ever, welcoming 193,000 people 💥 In 2020, the Festival moved online 💥 In 2022, WOW Rio hosted Ecoar! - the Brazilian edition of Shameless! 💥 In 2023, WOW Rio returned to Praça Mauá 💥 And last year, WOW Rio took place in Maré for the very first time, bringing the Festival into the favela We’re so excited to be back in Rio this month for the MenCare Global Summit. As part of the Summit, participants will take part in small-group visits across the city - meeting artists, institutions, policymakers and community leaders working on masculinity, care and equality in practice. That includes visits to Maré to learn from the community-led work of Redes da Maré and Fight for Peace, as well as sessions exploring public policy, justice, fatherhood, prevention and care systems across Rio.