Indigenous Women Rangers Network - International (IWRN International)
Introducing the Indigenous Women Rangers Network - International (IWRN International)
We are very proud and excited to announce the launch of the Indigenous Women Rangers Network International!
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Using the Queensland Indigenous Women Rangers Network (QIWRN) model and the QIWRN and IWRN Australia networks, IWRN International will deliver forums and programs that will provide culturally safe networking, support and opportunities that celebrates, recognises and empowers Indigenous women rangers across the world.
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Welcome to the Indigenous Women Rangers Network - International (IWRN International)!
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Larissa Hale is a proud Jalunji Warra woman from Cape York, Far North Queensland in Australia. Blazing a trail and making waves of impact for Indigenous women rangers, Larissa was the first Indigenous woman ranger coordinator in Queensland and is an advocate for women looking after their Country. She founded the Queensland Indigenous Women Rangers Network (QIWRN) in 2018 to create opportunities and support career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are dedicated to looking after their Country and culture.
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"A major part of what I fight for, is to be able to look after our land, our people, and our future. Pride in our Country is linked to caring for our Country and our people.” ~Larissa Hale
​QIWRN has been co-designed by Indigenous women, government and non-government agencies and other stakeholders as a highly collaborative program that delivers lasting support, opportunities and security for Indigenous women rangers across Queensland. Hosting forums every year, QIWRN has now provided networking, support and training for over 200 women, and growing! The forums provide a space for women rangers to talk, connect, inspire each other, and learn new skills. Every forum has a strong focus on support, networking, health and wellbeing, community led projects, mentoring, training, and empowerment. ​​
2022 Winner of Prince William's Earthshot Prize
​Winner of Prince William’s prestigious Earthshot Prize in the Revive our Oceans category in 2022, Larissa will leverage the QIWRN model to scale the forums and program to provide culturally safe networking, support and opportunities that celebrates, recognises and empowers Indigenous women rangers nationally and internationally!
10th International Ranger Federation World Ranger Congress - Hyères, France
The QIWRN team are heading to the 10th International Ranger Federation World Ranger Congress on 7-11 October 2024 hosted by Gardes Nature de France in Hyères in the French Riviera!
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The largest ranger gathering in the world, the World Ranger Congress will be attended by over 440 rangers and conservations professionals.
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Larissa and Karin will be delivering a plenary introducing IWRN International, recognising the importance of Indigenous women rangers, and talking about opportunities and challenges.
Watch this space for updates!​​
