Calendar
Fifty-third Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
New York (United States of America)
02/03/2009 to 13/03/2009
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Global (Global)
21/03/2009
20th IHRA’s Harm Reduction Conference
Bangkok (Thailand)
19/04/2009 to 23/04/2009
World YWCA Day
Global (Global)
24/04/2009
Lead story
International In Christ, and World YWCA, there are many members yet one body: World Day of Prayer 2009
06/03 — 15:57
World YWCA
The World Day of Prayer is always a special event in the World YWCA calendar, and this year was no exception with the worship service dedicated to the women of Papua New Guinea. Held at the Ecumenical Centre on March 6 in Geneva, Switzerland, staff participated in liturgy, reflection and song that celebrated PNG women as instruments of peace and reconciliation.
International
06/03
Unite to end Violence Against Women
Everyday, in many homes, women are beaten and abused.Violence against women is not only widespread—it is often fatal. The…
International
05/03
Young Women Speak out at CSW
“While there is no doubt that care giving conveys rewards, it has huge costs for girls and young women, such as time, ener…
International
04/03
Care and support in the YWCA movement celebrated at CSW
If care work is about love, compassion, giving and being, the YWCA movement can claim to be world leaders.
International
03/03
Beyond Shelter - World YWCA discuss strategies to prevent violence against women at CSW
“How many people know a relative or close friend who has experienced violence?” asked World YWCA General Secretary Nyaradz…
International
03/03
World YWCA to participate in the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security
When Lady Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was sworn in as Liberia's President in 2006, she became Africa's first elected female lead…
International
02/03
Girls Go Green at CSW
As the fifty-third session of the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) gets underway, World YWCA and th…
International
06/03
‘Moho can do anything!’ say young women of YWCA of Goroka, PNG
There is a small group of young women dedicated to change in their communities in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guine…
International
02/03
YWCA of Japan urges government to promote peace in Somalia
YWCA of Japan took the initiative to hold a meeting together with nine other women’s organisations and say no to Japanese…
International
23/02
Girls Learn to Live Healthy with YWCA of Armenia
YWCA of Armenia has launched a series of dynamic HIV and AIDS education seminars called ‘Girls Learn to Live Healthy’. Led…
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19/02
Respect young parents says YWCA England & Wales
While scrutiny and ongoing debate is raging over the recent case of Alfie Patten who has become one of Britain’s youngest…
International
04/02
YWCA of Egypt light candles for the victims of Gaza
The YWCA of Egypt joined with many YWCAs across the world on January 15 for a candlelight vigil for the victims of Gaza.
International
30/01
Invest in women and young women says YWCA Canada to Federal Government
As world leaders and world markets announce doom and gloom ahead for the global economy, YWCA Canada is calling for women…
International
18/12
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda
Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda, World YWCA General Secretary
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, World YWCA General Secretary, has over ten years of experience with the United Nations, where she…
International
30/01
Susan Brennan, President World YWCA
Susan Brennan, World YWCA President
Susan began her life in the YWCA as a young woman leader on the board of her local association in Melbourne, Australia. D…
International
03/03
Common Concern December 2008: Caregiving in the context of HIV and AIDS
The founding foremothers of the YWCA movement put all their talents, treasurers and ideas into building a worldwide moveme…
International
11/02
World YWCA Annual Report 2007-2008
'Changing Lives, Changing Communities' - the World YWCA Annual Report April 2007-March 2008 is a glimpse into a year where…
International
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…
International
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…
International
21/01
Join the Journey for Justice Program 2009
Leanne Baumung
Youth leaders from YWCA and YMCA movements around the world are invited to join the annual Journey for Justice Program in…
International
21/01
World YWCA Internship Opportunities
The World YWCA offers one year and short internships to further develop young women's leadership skills. The internships a…
International
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
International
23/07
HIV and AIDS Programmes
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"Through our leadership activities, training centres, sex education programmes and other work in local communities, Y…
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08/08
Global programmes
At the global level, the World YWCA has a number of existing mechanisms for leadership development.