Martu women in WA's Western Desert in the Pilbara have gathered on Country to speak about the impact of domestic violence in their communities, as organisations across the nation mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

The meetings were held through Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa's (KJ) Martu Leadership Social Program, which supports cultural authority and community-led initiatives across Martu lands east of Newman.

KJ said holding the discussions on ngurra — traditional Country — created a culturally safe environment for Martu wanti (women) to speak openly about violence, its effects, and the solutions they want to see implemented.

"Gathering on ngurra gives Martu women the space to have honest conversations about complex issues," a KJ spokesperson said.

"Women have been clear about wanting safer families and safer communities, and these discussions are an important step."

The organisation said Martu people are driving the work themselves, with many women identifying culture, leadership and community-led programs as central to addressing violence.

A recent KJ survey found 93 per cent of Martu respondents believed the organisation was 'helping a lot' in making communities safer.

KJ said that while progress was being made, more work was needed to address the disproportionately high rates of violence experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

"There is still a long way to go in closing the gap of violence experienced by First Nations women," the organisation said.

"We remain committed to walking with Martu to build safer families and safer communities."