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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ChangeNOW 2026 - Grand Palais, Paris
The QIWRN team recently participated in the ChangeNOW Summit in Paris - recognised as the world's largest event dedicated to solutions for the planet. Bringing together 40,000 attendees, alongside 1,000 solutions, 500+ speakers and representatives from 120 countries, ChangeNOW is a global forum for innnovation, collaboration and impact. As one of the selected solutions, QIWRN was awarded an exhibition booth to showcase their work on an international stage, connect with investors, partners, and fellow changemakers driving sustainable and community-led initiatives. A key highlight of QIWRN's presence was the recognition of Larissa Hale who was featured as part of ChangeNOW's 2026 Women for Change campaign - an important platform celebrating female leaders and amplifying their contributions in global transformation. QIWRN's participation reflects its growing recognition in global impact and reinforces their commitment to empowering Indigenous women rangers in caring for Country, culture and community.
10th International Ranger Federation World Ranger Congress - Hyères, France
​Larissa Hale, Karin Gerhardt and Rebecca Coulombe with Yuku-Baja-Muliku rangers Mick, Kynan and Griffyn attended 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. The largest ranger gathering in the world, the 10th World Ranger Congress brought together over 450 rangers and conservation professionals from 88 countries.
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At the Congress, Larissa, Karin and Rebecca delivered IWRN’s first plenary, ending with a standing ovation and overwhelming positive feedback.
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We shared the amazing work Indigenous women rangers are doing and presented the story of QIWRN which has grown from 26 women in 2018 to over 200 women. We announced the scaling of the network across Australia and globally, and Australia’s first national IWRN forum in March 2025. ​
2024 Earthshot Week & Awards
Larissa and Karin attended The Earthshot Prize's Earthshot Week in Cape Town immersing in official events amongst inspiring and game-changing innovators committed to doing their part on a global scale to save our planet. There was massive opportunity to network and connect, including with Uyunkar Domingo Peas and Atossa Soltani from Cuencas Sagradas (Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance) - Indigenous finalist in the Protect and Restore Nature category; and Rita El Zaghloul, Director of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People and Winner in the Revive our Oceans category who are advocating to get countries signed up to 30x30 targets. Larissa and Karin walked the green carpet at the Awards Ceremony and celebrated the 2024 winners.
