World YWCA News
25 May 2009 — 9:56
International Fundraising Caribbean Style: Caribbean YWCAs RTI
One day out from the official opening of the Caribbean YWCAs Regional Training Institute (RTI) a fundraising training was held for delegates of the Caribbean member associations. Pamela Francis, Chief Executive Officer of United Way Trinidad and Tobago and Linda Ramsumik, Manager of NGO and…
25 May 2009 — 12:39
International Power of young women leaders evident in the Caribbean YWCAs
Young. Beautiful. Powerful. These were the words to best describe the participants of the Caribbean YWCAs Young Women Leaders Dialogue (YWLD) on violence against women, sexual and reproductive health and rights and HIV and AIDS held in Trinidad and Tobago on May 24. Over 15 young women gathe…
18 May 2009 — 15:52
International World AIDS Campaign call for Women and Youth Observers for the UNAIDS PCB Meeting June 22- 23
The World AIDS Campaign (WAC) is calling for Observers to the upcoming meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB). Observers are sought from the Women's, Youth and people who use drugs (PUD) communities. The role of Observer is important to improve communication and accountabil…
15 May 2009 — 12:29
International Caribbean young women ready to talk about sex at Young Women Leaders Dialogue
Excitement is building days out from the Caribbean YWCAs Young Women Leaders Dialogue (YWLD) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, May 24. As part of the Caribbean YWCAs Regional Training, a young women’s dialogue will be held exclusively for young women to talk about violence against women…
12 May 2009 — 8:58
International First Lady of Trinidad and Tobago to host Caribbean YWCAs RTI participants
A number of high profile UN agencies, civil society groups and faith-based organisations will join participants of the Caribbean YWCAs Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from May 24-29. â€?Caribbean Women Creating Safe and Secure Communities: United to end…
06 May 2009 — 10:11
International World YWCA prepares for African Regional Training Institute: �African Women Creating Safe and Secure Communities’
Lagos, Nigeria will come alive from June 7 to 14 when 28 African member associations gather for the African YWCAs Regional Training Institute (RTI). The weeklong training will enhance the capacity of YWCAs to strengthen the response to HIV and AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and righ…
04 May 2009 — 11:02
International Women keeping the wheel turning in Fiji, says President of the YWCA of Fiji
In the face of Fiji’s military leader Commodore Bainimarama defying the deadline set by the Pacific Islands Forum to announce an election date, the women of Fiji continue to be impacted by the series of events that are leading the country further into disarray.
05 May 2009 — 12:14
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…
04 May 2009 — 16:37
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 wor…
01 May 2009 — 13:11
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…
26 Apr 2009 — 13:49
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 â€?Women Creating a Safe World’ and also learn more about the work of the World YWCA. The event involv…

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