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Joint Statement from the World Alliance of YMCAs and the World YWCA 
On 12th August, the World Alliance of YMCAs and the World YWCA will join governments, youth organisations, and young people all over the world in celebrating International Youth Day. This special day has been observed every year since 2000, following a declaration made by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 1999. This year, the theme is: “Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future.”
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11/08
World YWCA discusses partnerships between faith based organisations and people living with HIV at ICAAP 9 Interfaith Pre Conference
“We need to move from moral obligation to meaningful partnerships – where a person who uses drugs can be spoken to as Jes…
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11/08
YWCA of Papua New Guinea highlight that Women and Girls are leading Community Responses to SRHR and HIV in Asia and the Pacific at ICAAP 9
Papua New Guinea has the highest incidence of HIV in the Pacific region. It is estimated that 2% of the adult population,…
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11/08
World YWCA participates in Diamonds: Stories of Women from the Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS’ launch at ICAAP 9
Diamonds are formed under immense pressure to become the strongest and most brilliant natural substance known on earth. ‘…
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World YWCA engaged in cooperation between faith-based organisations and UNFPA to address maternal health and women's empowerment
Representatives of more than 40 faith-based organisations, including World YWCA, attended a United Nations Population Fund…
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10/08
Asia and Pacific YWCAs commit to education and empowerment to address HIV and AIDS, VAW and SRHR
As the Asia and Pacific YWCAs Regional Training Institute (RTI) came to a close in Bali, Indonesia, 97 women and young wom…
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10/08
Speak out on injustice on every occasion, says Dr. Nafis Sadik, Special Envoy for HIV and AIDS in Asia at Asia and Pacific YWCAs RTI
An inspiring and powerful presentation from Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General and Special Envoy for HIV and AIDS…
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07/08
YWCA England and Wales welcomes pay boost for apprentices
YWCA of England & Wales has welcomed the announcement from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) that the lowest paid ap…
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06/08
YWCA of Shanghai and YMCA of Shanghai, China provide health education to migrant workers
In a city estimated to have 3.3 million of its 13.6 million population as migrants, health education becomes crucial.
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03/08
YWCA Whanganui, New Zealand enlists support of Māori Party Co-leader, Hon Tariana Turia
The YWCA of Whanganui , New Zealand has named one of the country's leading Maori women as their patron.
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30/07
Higher education, higher risks: YWCA of Ethiopia responds to university women’s sexual and reproductive health needs
Female students in higher learning institutes in Ethiopia face many problems that pose a challenge to the successful compl…
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22/07
YWCA of England and Wales announces binge drinking conference
In a bid to tackle the reasons for teenage binge drinking, the YWCA England & Wales is hosting a unique conference…
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16/07
YWCA of Korea: Women, Wind of Life and Revivers of the World
Kyo Cha Kang YWCA of Korea
The 37th YWCA of Korea National Council from June 23-25, 2009 at Gyeongju saw 800 representative members from 55 local YWC…
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Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda
Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda, World YWCA General Secretary
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, from Zimbabwe, joined the World YWCA in 2007. She has over 10 years of experience with the United…
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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. Du…
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Common Concern June 2009: Let's talk about Sex
Daily, the world is confronted with staggering statistics related to women’s health: an unacceptable number of girl-child…
15/06
Common Concern March 2009: Women, Peace and Security
We are called to be peace makers. But peace is not passivity and peace making requires strength, courage and persistence.…
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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…
15/06
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…
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Apply for the World YWCA Young Women's Internship Programme 2010
Download application forms for the World YWCA Young Women's Internship Programme 2010
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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…
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World YWCA Internship Opportunities
World YWCA Interns
The World YWCA offers one year and short internships to further develop young women's leadership skills. The internships a…
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