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Women of Sudan hold key to peace say global women leaders
05/01 — 16:08
World YWCA
World YWCA General Secretary Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda and Realizing Rights head and former UN High Commissioner of Human Rights Mary Robinson are amongst a delegation of high profile women leaders calling for Sudanese women to be part of peace negotiations in conflict-ridden Darfur. “A new Sudan, a Sudan without war, needs women as leaders and as full and equal citizens. Women are central to the enor…
World YWCA News
05/01
YWCA of Palestine calls for worldwide candlelight vigil in remembrance of Gaza victims and peace in the Middle East
The YWCA of Palestine will hold a candlelight vigil on January 8, 2009 to commemorate hundreds of lives lost in recent att…
17/12
The World YWCA congratulates the Congolese Human Rights Defender
Justine Masika Bihamba, from Goma, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is the laureate of the first Human Rights Defende…
16/12
YWCA of Zimbabwe send heart filled thanks to the YWCA movement
As women and young women continue to suffer the humanitarian disaster that is Zimbabwe, Shelia Matindike, General Secretar…
16/12
World YWCA applauds FDA’s approval of the second generation Female Condom 2 (FC2)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Committee has unanimously voted that the Female Health Company's second-gene…
15/12
Time to say goodbye: World YWCA Interns reflect on a life changing 2008
As 2009 looms on the horizon, there are two young women who are still reflecting on a whirlwind 2008. Leanne Baumung from…
10/12
Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 10 marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a single short document of 30 article…
Association News
9:33
Santa brings smiles to YWCA of Grenada Children’s Christmas Party
A much-welcomed Santa Claus was the star attraction at the annual YWCA of Grenada Children’s Christmas Party on December 2…
02/01
YWCA of Korea use milk pack moneyboxes to help fight malnutrition
The YWCA of Korea is raising funds for North Korean children suffering from severe malnutrition. The association made milk…
23/12
The YWCA of Rwanda celebrates its volunteers
As the impact of the global economic downturn during 2009 impacts the world over, nobody more acutely than those already l…
22/12
YWCA of Australia support launch of Australian Government CEDAW Report
The YWCA of Australia was on hand to support the Australian Government at the recent launch of the Australian Government C…
18/12
YWCA of Albania reaches out to female prisoners
Female prisoners are often considered the most difficult prison population to manage. The stigma attached to female prison…
11/12
Ban DU Weapons says YWCA of Japan
The YWCA of Japan is calling on the YWCA movement to publicise the terrible effects of Depleted Uranium (DU); a nuclear wa…
About us
18/12
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, World YWCA General Secretary, has over ten years of experience with the United Nations, where she…
06/08
Susan Brennan, President World YWCA
Susan began her life in the YWCA as a young woman leader on the board of her local association in Melbourne, Australia. D…
Communications
24/09
Week of Prayer booklet now available
The annual joint Week of Prayer and World Fellowship will be held from November 9 - 15, 2008 by member associations of the…
12/09
Nothing About us Without Us: a report from the HIV positive women’s forum
‘Nothing About us Without Us’ evaluates the positive women’s forum which brought together HIV positive women from all over…
10/09
Common Concern June 2008: HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDS remains a serious challenge confronting humanity. At a time when the world's attention is drawn to food crisi…
10/09
Common Concern March 2008: CEDAW
Common Concern, the quarterly magazine of the World YWCA, explores current social issues and women’s role in bringing abou…
Our Priorities
01/09
Apply for Internship at World YWCA
The World YWCA is currently accepting applications for its 2009 internship programme. The World YWCA offers one year and s…
17/10
Olive Tree
“The greatest message is to keep hope alive. I feel it in the eyes of the children when I visit the schools. Those eyes challenge me to keep hope alive.” -- Abla Nasir, General Secretary, YWCA of Palestine
23/07
HIV and AIDS Programmes
"Through our leadership activities, training centres, sex education programmes and other work in local communities, Y…
22/02
Young Women Programmes
As young women take up positions of leadership, it is essential to ensure young women leaders are informed, trained and supported. The following internship programmes and electronic communication forum…
National YWCAs
08/08
Global programmes
At the global level, the World YWCA has a number of existing mechanisms for leadership development.
National YWCAs
