CFUW International Relations
CFUW believes in the importance of advancing gender equality worldwide. We have a long tradition of advocating for the education, equality and health of women and girls worldwide. CFUW monitors and reports to UN Committees and Commissions on the human rights situation of women and girls in Canada and worldwide. We engage in different advocacy campaigns to encourage the Canadian Government to fully meet their human rights obligations under various United Nations Conventions and agreements. Some of the key conventions and agreements we monitor include the Beijing Platform for Action and the Convention of the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
CFUW retains special consultative status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council (ECOSOC). We participate in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women every year by sending a delegation of our members to engage with the international community on issues of gender equality. CFUW is represented on the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Education Sectoral Committee. Read more...
CFUW retains special consultative status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council (ECOSOC). We participate in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women every year by sending a delegation of our members to engage with the international community on issues of gender equality. CFUW is represented on the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Education Sectoral Committee. Read more...
Graduate Women International (GWI)
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Graduate Women International (GWI) advocates for women’s rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality secondary and tertiary education, and training up to the highest levels. Our vision is 100% of girls and women in the world achieving education beyond primary school.
We have national affiliates in 60 countries and individual members in more than 40 others. Join our international advocacy and grant programs and learn how you can become part of an international network of women working for change. |
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