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30 Apr 2009 — 15:09
International Fiji YWCA : a long-time fighter for women, justice and peace, says Pacific advocate Anne Walker
Anne Walker spent 11 years with the YWCA of Fiji that marked the beginning of her long career with grassroots women. Walker is one of the founders of the International Women’s Tribune Centre ( IWTC) and has participated as an activist and organiser in all four UN world conferences on women a…
29 Apr 2009 — 11:42
International UN must show commitment to UNSCR1325 and Pacific women, says leading Fijian women’s advocate
Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls gained national prominence in Fiji by organising, through the National Council of Women, a daily prayer vigil when government leaders were held hostage for 56 days during the 2000 coup. Sharon is the founding member of femLINKPACIFIC: Media Initiatives for Women, and has…
27 Apr 2009 — 17:53
International Could your YWCA be the host of World YWCA Council 2015?
While it seems far into the future, the World YWCA is seeking invitations from member associations to host the World YWCA Council in 2015. World Council is the quadrennial membership meeting of the World YWCA, involving representatives from nearly 100 member associations from around the worl…
27 Apr 2009 — 16:19
International Ruth Lechte, veteran activist, on crisis in Fiji
In the wake of the UN Security Council calling for restoration of democracy and fair elections in Fiji, the World YWCA continues to stand in support and solidarity of the women of Fiji. With no judiciary, constitution or elections in sight, the World YWCA has asked four Fijian women leaders…
24 Apr 2009 — 21:57
International Another year, another fabulous World YWCA Day
Over 40 friends and partners of the World YWCA joined in World YWCA Day celebrations in Geneva, Switzerland on April 24. The occasion was an opportunity to reflect on the World YWCA Day theme ‘Women Creating a Safe World’ and also learn more about the work of the World YWCA. The event involv…
Susan Brennan, World YWCA President
24 Apr 2009 — 8:50
International Celebrate the YWCA as a safe space, says World YWCA President Susan Brennan on World YWCA Day
Dear Friends, From here in the Pacific where World YWCA Day comes first, I join with our World YWCA General Secretary in sending greetings for our special day. If you haven't had a chance to watch Nyaradzai's message on www.worldywca.org, I encourage you to do so.From all over the world, in…
23 Apr 2009 — 18:20
International Happy World YWCA Day - Women Creating a Safe World
The World YWCA wishes everybody a Happy World YWCA Day as we celebrate ‘Women Creating a Safe World’. Around the world, YWCAs are honouring women leaders in their member associations and communities as they bring awareness to issues that affect women and girls globally.
21 Apr 2009 — 16:51
none Día de la YWCA Mundial - Mensaje de la Secretaria General a las YWCA
Cada año nos conectamos para celebrar este día tan importante que honra el liderazgo en nuestras comunidades. La YWCA Mundial fue formada hace más de 150 años y hoy en día está presente en 125 países y llega a más de 22.000 comunidades – es allí donde se erige el liderazgo de este movimiento…
21 Apr 2009 — 16:42
International Journée de la YWCA Mondiale - Message de la Secrétaire générale aux YWCA
Chaque année, nous nous réunissons, au sein de nos communautés, pour célébrer ce jour si important qui honore le leadership. La YWCA Mondiale, née il y a plus de 150 ans, est aujourd’hui présente dans 125 pays et touche plus de 22'000 communautés. C’est dans ces communautés que s’érige le le…
21 Apr 2009 — 16:32
International World YWCA Day General Secretary's message to YWCAs
Each year, we come together to celebrate this important day to honour the leadership within our communities. The World YWCA was formed over 150 years ago and is present today in 125 countries and reaches over 22,000 communities—that is where the leadership of this movement stands as we celeb…
21 Apr 2009 — 9:43
International World YWCA congratulates Rima Salah on her Legion d’honneur
The World YWCA congratulates long time supporter and friend Rima Salah on her recently awarded Legion d’honneur for her work in ending violence against women and girls. France’s oldest and highest distinction, the Legion d’honneur is awarded to outstanding individuals who have contributed in…
20 Apr 2009 — 11:13
International A different world is possible, says World YWCA General Secretary in World YWCA Day message
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, World YWCA General Secretary has prepared a video message for World YWCA Day and calls on the movement to help create a safe world.“YWCA as a movement affirms that every day women are creating a safe world around them. Every day, women are finding creative and innova…

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