The Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit in 2023 was the first of its kind in Australia to bring First Nations women together (cis and trans women, and non-binary and gender diverse people) into an arena of decision-making with a diverse range of private and public stakeholders. Having a youth forum prior to the Summit was important to ensure youth have a voice and are empowered to fully participate at the Summit. Our young people are valuable agents of change and are key to championing innovative solutions to accelerate action towards gender equality.
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani Youth Forum was a safe space for youth to collaborate prior to the National Summit, to bring their solutions, recommendations, and initiatives towards a sustainable future. This platform is an opportunity to share ideas, network and to hear from some inspiring young leaders who will showcase their work and leadership journeys.
This program shares the details of how the Youth Forum took place.