Our Partners

A global champion for women and girls, UN Women is the United Nations entity responsible for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. UN Women was established in 2010 to accelerate progress to meet the needs of women and girls worldwide.

UN Women Aotearoa NZ is a registered charity which exists to raise funds for and awareness of UN Women’s work across the Pacific region and around the world. UN Women Aotearoa NZ is recognised by UN Women as its partner in Aotearoa NZ to advance UN Women’s agenda.

Global Women accelerates diversity and inclusion in leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand by championing and advancing the development of women. We unlock potential and break down barriers to advancement, fostering a prosperous, inclusive, and gender-equitable New Zealand.

Through world-class leadership programmes, events, research, and strategic partnerships, we inspire women to reach their full potential and equip leaders to drive systemic change. We particularly champion the visibility and leadership of wāhine Māori, while creating opportunities for connection, learning, and advocacy across all sectors.

Our members, programmes, and partners are united by a shared commitment to shaping inclusive, future-ready organisations and communities.

Engineers and architects create the world around us. Our work is behind every major human advancement since the beginning of time, and makes peoples’ lives better, healthier and more connected.


The Diversity Agenda is a joint initiative from Engineering New Zealand, the New Zealand Institute of Architects and ACE New Zealand. Launched in early 2018 with a goal to help engineering and architecture firms become more diverse and inclusive through awareness, empowerment and action, the movement has grown to over 150 Diversity agenda members. Firms across both engineering and architecture, and those that work within these industries, are encouraged to sign up as members to show they’re serious about diversity and inclusion, and benefit from access to resources, events, tools and tips. Members who want to make the ultimate commitment can then sign the Diversity Agenda Accord, with the personal responsibility from CEs and business owners to be held publicly accountable for achieving truly diverse industries.