TLA at the 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters in Sydney, Australia

Cruella Tuinukuafe represented the Tonga Leitis Association at the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters, held in Sydney, Australia from 15–18 September 2025.

The conference brought together representatives from various stakeholders in Tonga and across the globe, united in their mission to empower women and end gender-based violence.

Participants had the opportunity to: Attend keynote sessions and plenaries, join concurrent sessions, workshops, and regional caucuses, explore a wide range of topics focused on ending gender-based violence

The event also provided a valuable platform for networking and exchanging ideas with advocates worldwide, fostering collaboration and sharing strategies to strengthen the global movement for women’s rights and protection.