World YWCA News
27 Feb 2009 — 10:13
International World YWCA to explore roles of women and men in caregiving in the context of HIV and AIDS at CSW
A World YWCA delegation is on the way to New York City to participate in the fifty-third session of the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) from March 2-13, 2009 at the United Nations headquarters. This year’s main theme is “The equal sharing of responsibilities between w…
25 Feb 2009 — 15:42
International YWCA leaders fill World YWCA with laughter and love
YWCA women from all corners of the world gathered at World YWCA in Geneva, Switzerland on February 24 to reflect on what it means to be part of the YWCA movement. Participants from YWCA member associations are in Geneva to take part in the World YWCA three-day global consultation on Sexual a…
World YWCA Interns
24 Feb 2009 — 7:43
International World YWCA welcomes new interns for 2009
Mexico and Myanmar may be thousands of miles apart, but the World YWCA has brought together two young women from both countries for the 2009 young women’s internship programme. Andrea Núñez Argote (YWCA of Mexico) and Moo Moo Hsoe (YWCA of Myanmar) are excited about taking part in the one-ye…
26 Feb 2009 — 12:28
International World YWCA to strengthen HIV and AIDS and SRHR work
A diverse group of people from within the YWCA and key partners have gathered in Geneva, Switzerland for a three day global consultation on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and HIV and AIDS. Hosted by the World YWCA and supported by UNFPA, the consultation is an opportunity t…
16 Feb 2009 — 15:41
International World YWCA calls for end to the violence as power struggle in Madagascar continues
World YWCA has joined with other women’s organisations around the globe to call for end to the violence in Madagascar. More than 100 people have died in violent clashes during the political turmoil that has rocked the country. On February 7, police fired at opposition supporters marching to…
11 Feb 2009 — 13:58
International Online donation now available
The World YWCA reaches 25 million women and girls through its member associations across the world. Through the support of donors and individuals who give generously throughout the year, the World YWCA is able to sustain work in over 120 countries. Now the World YWCA has introduced a secure…
05 Feb 2009 — 11:36
International Stronger together, says new World YWCA Programme Director for Europe
World YWCA has welcomed Kristin Roaldseth Moyer as the new Programme Director for Europe. Moyer has spent most of her professional life working with faith based humanitarian organisations and is excited about her new role at World YWCA.
03 Feb 2009 — 15:13
International World YWCA and FDC keep women of Zimbabwe on AU agenda
African women have committed themselves to continue to stand in solidarity with the women of Zimbabwe. World YWCA and the Foundation for Community Development (FDC) led a consultation at the 13th Pre-Summit Consultative Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming in the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa…
10 Feb 2009 — 14:33
International Considering CEDAW – a young women’s view of CEDAW
Rebecca Zorn, World YWCA volunteer, is in Geneva studying International Relations through the Kent State University Program. As part of her internship, she attended the Armenia CEDAW session on January 23 to learn about the human rights of women in Armenia and also gain more insight into the…
23 Jan 2009 — 14:30
none World YWCA congratulates YWCA of Papua New Guinea on recent National AIDS Council and UNFPA funding
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a beautiful country deep in the Pacific with rich resources, lush mountains and sweeping landscapes. In a country of five and a half million inhabitants, the YWCA of Papua New Guinea has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights since it was established in 1967. Juli…
23 Jan 2009 — 12:39
International World YWCA joins with All Africa Conference of Churches to pray and fast for Zimbabwe
The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) has called on Christians in Africa and in the worldwide ecumenical family to observe a day of prayer and fasting in solidarity with Zimbabwe on Sunday, January 25. In a letter to the AACC member churches and ecumenical partners dated January 15, t…
21 Jan 2009 — 7:54
International La YWCA Mondiale appelle à la justice et à la protection des femmes et des enfants de Gaza
Alors que Israël et le Hamas ont annoncé un cessez-le-feu unilatéral, la YWCA Mondiale rejoint les millions de personnes et organisations pour condamner la violence et l’impact de l’attaque israélienne sur Gaza. La YWCA appelle à la paix durable et à la sécurité dans la région, laquelle ne r…

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