The largest gathering dedicated to ending gender-based violence will be held in Australia. Photo: Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS

Hard-won rights for women must be fiercely protected as they are not guaranteed, particularly in times of conflict, advocates for ending gender-based violence say.

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More than 1000 delegates from 100 nations are travelling to Sydney for the fifth world conference of women's shelters .

It is the first time the event has been held in the southern hemisphere, and is the largest gathering dedicated to ending gender-based violence of all forms.

Among attendees

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