UN Women Australia

What UN Women Australia does

UN Women Australia (legal entity: UN Women National Committee Australia Ltd) is a registered Australian charity (ABN 23 638 729 775) and company limited by guarantee, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Canberra, ACT. The organization is officially recognized by UN Women as its Australian partner and operates as the country's fundraising and advocacy arm for UN Women's global gender equality agenda, with a primary programmatic focus on the Pacific region.

The organization runs a diversified fundraising platform encompassing individual one-time and monthly donations (tax-deductible over $5), workplace giving with PBI salary packaging benefits, bequests and legacy gifts, event-based fundraising, and a paid membership program. It also operates a portfolio of advocacy campaigns (Safe. Everywhere. Always., When Will She Be Right?, HeForShe, Rape Is NEVER OK) and event programs anchored by the International Women's Day National Event Series attracting over 10,000 attendees annually and the Women in Leadership Summit. Programs are structured around eight focus areas: Ending Poverty, Ending Violence, Emergencies, Leadership, Women Peace and Security, Intersectionality, Sustainable Development Goals, and COVID-19 Response. Educational partnerships with University of Sydney Business School and QUT Business School fund MBA scholarships, while a Real Futures partnership delivers the Second Chance Education program for First Nations women.

The organization operates with a small core staff of approximately 9-10 personnel and maintains volunteer-led chapters across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission filings from 2020 onward are referenced as the source of financial transparency. UN Women Australia has no proprietary technology platform, no public-facing APIs, and no AI/ML capabilities of its own; the single technology-adjacent initiative is a 2023 pilot of Nansen's Chain-FS privacy-preserving data tool for domestic violence survivor protection in NSW and Victoria.

Name

UN Women Australia

Legal name

UN Women National Committee Australia Ltd

Website

https://unwomen.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UN Women Australia is a registered Canberra-headquartered charity and the recognized Australian fundraising arm of UN Women, raising donations through individuals, workplace giving, events, and bequests to support gender equality programs across over 100 countries with a Pacific region focus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Advocacy and Charitable Fundraising

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Gender equality advocacy
• Charitable fundraising services
• Women empowerment programs
• Humanitarian emergency appeals
• Non-profit advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters supporting women and girls in over 100 countries. Donations are tax-deductible in Australia for amounts over $5.
2. Workplace Giving: Employees can donate through workplace giving programs with salary packaging benefits as the organization has PBI (Public Benevolent Institution) status.
3. Bequests and Legacy Gifts: Supporters can leave gifts in their Will to support UN Women Australia's ongoing work for gender equality.
4. Event-based Fundraising: Revenue from events including Women in Leadership Summit, International Women's Day celebrations, Trek for Rights, and other fundraising events.
5. Membership Program: Annual membership subscriptions providing supporters ongoing engagement and updates on gender equality initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

UN Women Australia is a registered charity and the Australian National Committee for UN Women that raises funds and awareness to advance gender equality and women's empowerment programs globally, with a primary focus on the Pacific region. It operates a donation platform, runs emergency humanitarian appeals, advocates through campaigns, hosts events such as International Women's Day and the Women in Leadership Summit, and delivers educational scholarships and economic empowerment programs in partnership with universities and community organizations.

Product overview

UN Women Australia operates a comprehensive donation and advocacy platform supporting gender equality programs globally. The core offering consists of a secure donation platform enabling one-time and monthly contributions with tax-deductible receipts for Australian donors. The organization runs multiple emergency appeals (Afghanistan, Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine), the Dignity Kits program providing hygiene supplies in crises, and the Women's Emergency Fund for rapid response. Its advocacy portfolio includes campaigns like Safe. Everywhere. Always., When Will She Be Right?, HeForShe, and Rape Is NEVER OK, alongside major annual events including International Women's Day (attracting over 10,000 attendees) and the Women in Leadership Summit. UN Women Australia also operates program areas focused on Ending Poverty, Ending Violence, Emergencies, Leadership, Women Peace and Security, COVID-19 Response, Intersectionality, and Sustainable Development Goals. Educational partnerships with University of Sydney Business School and QUT provide MBA scholarships, while the Real Futures Women's Business Second Chance Hub supports First Nations women. The membership program, volunteer chapters in 5 Australian cities, newsletter updates, and fundraising tools round out the engagement ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donation Platform A secure online donation platform enabling one-time and monthly contributions with tax-deductible receipts for Australian donors, supporting women and girls in over 100 countries.
• Afghanistan Emergency Appeal Crisis-specific fundraising campaign providing urgent humanitarian support for women and girls in Afghanistan.
• Gaza Crisis Appeal Fundraising appeal providing humanitarian assistance to women and girls affected by the crisis in Gaza.
• Sudan Crisis Appeal Crisis-specific fundraising appeal providing humanitarian assistance for women and girls affected by the conflict in Sudan.
• Ukraine Emergency Appeal Fundraising appeal providing humanitarian assistance to women and girls affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
• Dignity Kits for Women Emergency hygiene product kits provided to women and girls in crisis situations, containing sanitary pads, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, underwear, and a torch.
• Ending Violence Against Women Campaign Ongoing fundraising and advocacy program providing survivors with access to medical care, safe spaces, and counselling in over 100 countries.
• Women's Emergency Fund General emergency fund enabling rapid response to humanitarian crises affecting women and girls, providing safety, security, and support during unpredictable emergencies.
• Legacy Giving Program Bequest and planned giving program allowing supporters to leave gifts in their Will to support UN Women Australia's work in advancing gender equality globally.
• Workplace Giving Corporate giving program enabling employees to make regular donations through payroll, supporting gender equality initiatives.
• Membership Program Membership program allowing individuals to join the movement and receive ongoing engagement and updates on gender equality and women's rights initiatives.
• Fundraising Platform Online fundraising tools enabling supporters to create and manage their own fundraising campaigns for UN Women Australia.
• International Women's Day Program Annual celebration and awareness program including National Event Series attracting over 10,000 attendees, Parliamentary Breakfast at Parliament House, and school/community engagement initiatives.
• Women in Leadership Summit Annual summit bringing together women leaders to advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Trek for Rights Adventure fundraising program involving treks to exotic locations to raise funds for UN Women's programs.
• UN Women Australia Chapters Volunteer-run chapters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra that host fundraising and advocacy initiatives and champion International Women's Day celebrations locally.
• Email Updates Newsletter Regular email newsletter providing updates on gender equality, women's rights worldwide, stories of empowerment, and upcoming events and opportunities for action.
• Real Futures Women's Business Second Chance Hub Part of UN Women's global Second Chance Education program, empowering women from First Nations communities with workplace and business skills training and entrepreneurship support.
• University of Sydney Business School MBA Scholarship Program Over 10-year partnership providing fully funded MBA and Global Executive MBA scholarships to equip women in Australia with leadership skills.
• QUT Business School Women in Leadership Excellence Scholarship Over $70,000 scholarship supporting aspiring women leaders with a full Executive MBA program scholarship at QUT to boost workforce participation.
• Women's Empowerment Principles Program Collaboration with Australian Government and UN Women promoting gender-responsive practices across Southeast Asia, providing businesses with a roadmap for equality.
• Leadership Network Network bringing together leaders from private, government, academic, and community sectors to foster peer-to-peer learning and drive progress on gender equality.
• UN Women Shop Online merchandise store selling products supporting UN Women's programs and gender equality initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 countries reached with programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NansenflagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Partnership to pilot Chain-FS, a world-first technology to protect personal information of domestic violence survivors. Launched in 2023, technology supports agencies in NSW and Victoria, safeguarding sensitive data and helping gather evidence. Continues to provide survivors access to Domestic Violence agencies and support services.
• Real FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Futures Women's Business Second Chance Hub is part of UN Women's global Second Chance Education program. Empowers women from First Nations communities by providing training and support for workplace and business skills and supporting entrepreneurship. Implementing partner in Australia for community development and pathways for First Nations women to achieve economic independence.
• University of Sydney Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for over 10 years to promote women's leadership and gender equality. Provides fully funded MBA and Global Executive MBA scholarships to equip women in Australia with leadership skills. Supports equal opportunities for women in business education.
• QUT Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership aims to expand opportunities for women in higher education to boost workforce participation. Women in Leadership Excellence Scholarship valued at over $70,000 supports aspiring women leaders with full scholarship to QUT's Executive MBA program.
• Women's Empowerment PrinciplescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Australian Government and UN Women promoting Women's Empowerment Principles across Southeast Asia. Provides businesses with roadmap for gender-responsive practices.
• DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for National Schools Program supporting International Women's Day celebrations and educational initiatives on gender equality in schools across Australia.
• Minderoo FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for National Schools Program including annual National Schools Competition. Provides schools with educational materials, activities, and fundraising ideas to inspire students and staff on gender equality.
• Libra Period Positivity ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint release of white paper calling on employers to treat menstrual equity as a workplace wellbeing and inclusion issue. Highlights period-related disruption costs Australian businesses an estimated $14 billion annually.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Women Australia is recognized by UN Women as its partner in Australia to advance UN Women's agenda. Raises funds for and awareness of UN Women's work across the Pacific region and around the world. UN Women Australia is the fundraising arm of UN Women engaging donors, community, private sector and government.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• White Ribbon Australia: Australian organization engaging men and boys to end violence against women; overlaps with UN Women Australia's HeForShe and Safe. Everywhere. Always. campaigns and targets similar corporate partners.

Direct peers

• UN Women UK: Direct peer as another UN Women National Committee; runs comparable fundraising, advocacy, and event programs (e.g., International Women's Day) for UK donors supporting UN Women's global mandate.
• CARE Australia: Australian international-development NGO with overlapping focus on women's empowerment, poverty alleviation, and humanitarian response; competes for similar individual and workplace-giving donors.
• Oxfam Australia: Large Australian international-development charity addressing gender inequality, poverty, and humanitarian crises; competes head-to-head in workplace giving, monthly donor programs, and crisis appeals.
• YWCA Australia: Australian women's advocacy and services organization with overlapping focus on women's leadership, safety, and economic empowerment; comparable domestic-only fundraising and advocacy model.
• Plan International Australia: Australian arm of a child- and girls'-rights focused NGO with significant overlap on gender equality, education access, and child protection in the Asia-Pacific region.
• UN Women US National Committee: Sister UN Women National Committee in the United States operating the same model — fundraising and advocacy arm of UN Women — and competing for the same global UN Women donor narrative in a different domestic market.
• Our Watch: Australian national leader in the prevention of violence against women; directly comparable mission overlap on ending violence against women and gender-equality advocacy campaigns in Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Australia: Major Australian NGO with significant gender-equality programming, Pacific-region operations, and similar recurring-giving and emergency-appeal fundraising channels.
• World Vision Australia: Largest Australian humanitarian charity with broader scope (children, poverty, disasters); overlaps with UN Women Australia on gender programming, sponsorship-style recurring giving, and crisis appeals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/un-women-australia
• Facebookfacebook.com/unwomen
• Instagraminstagram.com/unwomen
• Xtwitter.com/UN_Women
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UNWOMEN

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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