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2019 Press Releases

18 December: On International Migrants Day, GWI issues an infographic report that calls for international cooperation to tackle human rights violations of women migrants around the world

10 December: On Human Rights Day, GWI and its affiliates unite to eliminate Gender-Based-Violence (GBV) and emphasise the right to education as a means to end GBV

9 December: Observing Anti-Corruption Day, GWI aims for a CSW64 parallel event on the root causes and impact of corruption on women’s potential

3 December: On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Graduate Women International issues an infographic report that calls for increase in visibility of women with disabilities

20 November: On Universal Children’s Day, Graduate Women International recalls Declaration of the Rights of the Child Principle 7 entitling all children the right to free and compulsory education

19 November: On World Toilet Day, Graduate Women International highlights the sanitation crisis as a barrier to education

17 November: On International Students’ Day, Graduate Women International calls for safe access to schools for all students

24 October: On United Nations Day, GWI celebrates Graduate Women International’s enduring contribution to the United Nation’s vision and ideals for a better future

17 October: On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, GWI reflects on the effects of poverty on girls’ education

15 October: On International Day of Rural Women, GWI calls for the voices of rural women and girls’ voices to be heard and key leadership role to be recognised

11 October: On International Day of the Girls, Graduate Women International reflects on 25 years of progress for girls

5 October: On World Teacher’s Day, Graduate Women International celebrates young female teachers

21 September: On the International Day of Peace, Graduate Women International urges Peace through Education

17 July: Graduate Women International brings together global and local experts for the Peace through Education Centenary Celebration and Conference

20 June: Refugee girls: education is their only weapon

12 June: On World Day against Child Labour GWI Calls for the universal adoption of ILO Child Labour Conventions

25 April: On International Girls in ICT Day, GWI envisions young girls as ICT creators

23 April: On World Book and Copyright Day, Graduate Women International Calls for an End to Gender Bias in Textbooks

22 March: A shocking 16 million hours per day are lost in girls education due to lack of water

8 March: On International Women’s Day GWI galvanizes towards gender equal innovation opportunities

6 February: GWI continues to act towards the elimination of FGM as barrier to education

2018 Press Releases

10 December: On the 70th Annual Human Rights Day and on the brink of its centenary, GWI celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

9 December: GWI President urges the United Nations Convention against Corruption to improve actions towards SDG 4, 5 and 16 implementation

3 December: On the 16 th International Day of Persons with Disabilities GWI calls for the establishment of barrier-free learning environments for all disabled women and girls

25 November: GWI supports ILO’s efforts towards the establishment of legally-binding international standards to eliminate gender-based violence in the world of work

20 November: On World Children’s Day, GWI raises concerns about childhood statelessness as a barrier to the realization of lifelong rights and education

17 November: On International Students’ Day, GWI celebrates students steering a more sustainable future for all

11 October: On International Day of the Girl, GWI celebrates “Skilled GirlForce” and girls’ future potential

21 September: On the 37 Annual International Day of Peace, GWI announces “Peace through Education” Centenary Conference to be held 25-28 July 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland

8 September: On International Literacy Day, GWI draws attention to literacy as a foundational means for women and girls’ effective participation within societies and economies

9 August: GWI promotes the protection of culture, knowledge and languages of the world’s Indigenous people through education

30 July: On World Day against Trafficking in Persons GWI urges States to leverage Sustainable Development Agenda

19 June: Marking International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, GWI urges Governments to increase the number of female teachers

12 June: On World Day against Child Labour, GWI aims to achieve “Generation Safe and Healthy” through educatio

28 May: On Menstrual Hygiene Day, GWI draws attention to Menstrual Hygiene Insecurity (MHI) as a needless barrier to girls’ and women’s education worldwide

26 April: On International Girls in ICT Day GWI celebrates women’s and girls’ potential as creators of technological and digital solutions for a better future

23 April: On World Book and Copyright Day, GWI appeals to governments and policy makers to reduce illiteracy rates for girls to ensure all stories can be told

22 March: On World Water Day, GWI acknowledges women and girls’ intrinsic connection to water

8 March: On International Women’s Day, GWI voices concern about the persistence of gender stereotypes and gender disparities in the media

11 February: International Day of Women and Girls in Science: future development must include roles for women and girls in science

6 February: On International Day of Zero Tolerance of FGM GWI recalls Resolution 6

2017 Press Releases

10 December: Human Rights Day: Education is a Fundamental Human Right

25 November: GWI calls for additional female law enforcement officers and specialized courts/tribunals in efforts to eliminate violence against women

17 November: To mark International Students’ Day GWI calls for reduced corruption to improved school infrastructure

24 October: GWI recalls its foremothers’ contribution to the League of Nations

11 October: On International Day of the Girl GWI draws attention to the strength, vitality and potential of girls

5 October: On World Teachers’ Day GWI celebrates female teachers worldwide

21 September: International Day of Peace : GWI urges States to accelerate equal opportunities for girls and women in the peacebuilding process

8 September: International Literacy Day – Closing the Gender Digital Gap

12 August: International Youth Day – Youth Building Peace

9 August: International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples

30 July: GWI Calls for the Recognition and Protection of Trafficked Women and Girls

15 July: On World Youth Skills Day, GWI calls for states, communities and educators to empower young women and girls through technological skills (Spanish Version)

19 June: GWI calls on governments to promote security in areas of conflict to prevent sexual violence

12 June: On World Day against Child Labour GWI Unites to End Child Labour Through Education

9 June: Violation of Equal Pay for Equal, Similar or Comparable Work between Women and Men of the European Social Charter

27 April: On International Girls in ICT Day, Graduate Women International urges States and educational institutions to encourage women and girls to learn how to code

8 March: On International Women’s Day, GWI urges States and policy makers to take action on the extreme under representation of women in government

6 February: GWI observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

2015 Press Releases

10 December: GWI celebrates Human Rights Day

25 November: GWI calls for action on the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women

17 November: GWI celebrates International Students’ Day

29 October: GWI Regional Seminar Series- Pacific- Bridging the Gender Gap

23 October: GWI and the Australian Federation of Graduate Women bring women together at their AGM

20 October: First announcement: Registration opens for the GWI International Conference

15 October: GWI celebrates International Day of Rural Women

11 October: On International Day of the Girl Child, GWI calls for states and policy makers to commit to implementation of girls’ rights and promote their empowerment.

8 October: GWI International Conference abstract submission opens

5 October: GWI calls on governments to enable teachers to perform their vital role on World Teachers’ Day

29 September: GWI Reaffirms Commitment to Girls Charge

8 September: GWI calls for governments to eradicate illiteracy on International Literacy Day 2015

31 August: Launch of Graduate Women International 32nd Conference website

21 August: Graduate Women International partners with the University of Essex to deliver an Executive Course on Entrepreneurship

27 April: Full steam ahead for women’s education as IFUW rebrands and reaffirms global commitment under Graduate Women International

23 April: On World Book Day, IFUW urges all stakeholders to invest in education to end global illiteracy

26 March: IFUW and UN Women join forces for dynamic panel discussion on women entrepreneurs in Africa

8 March: On International Women’s Day, IFUW promotes the economic empowerment of women as a key priority in the post-2015 development agenda

20 January: The launch of IFUW manifestos gathers strong support for girls’ and women’s education

2014 Press Releases

18 December: On International Migrants Day, the International Federation of University Women IFUW) draws global attention to the rights of all migrants, especially women and children

16 December: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) joins the CHARGE for Girls’ Education

10 December: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) affirms and emphasises the right to education as a standalone international human right and an enabler of numerous other human rights, which must be promoted, protected and provided to all people without discrimination

25 November: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) appeals to governments, legislators, civil society, and individual citizens to mobilies, unite and act for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls

11 October: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) urges local, national and international policy makers to prioritise the situation of the girl child and legislate to protect against harmful practices

6 October: IFUW calls on governments and education sectors to commit to immediate, concrete legislative and policy action to combat the global shortage of qualified teachers at all levels

19 September: (Español) La Federación Internacional de Mujeres Universitarias (IFUW), la Federación Mexicana de Universitarias (FEMU), ONU Mujeres y el Museo de la Mujer llevaron a cabo un seminario internacional sobre la educación de calidad para las mujeres y las niñas en América Latina

19 September: (English) The International Federation of University Women (IFUW), the Mexican Federation of University Women (FEMU), UN Women (ONU Mujeres) and the Museum of Women co-host an international seminar on quality education for girls and women in Latin America

8 September: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls on governments and policy makers to commit to immediate, concrete legislative and result-orientated action for the eradication of illiteracy, especially amongst girls and women

8 July: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for the compilation and public dissemination of gender disaggregated data

7 May: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for the immediate return of Nigerian schoolgirls to their homes

23 April: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) urges governments to ensure that secondary school girl students have access to both digital and paper books on the occasion of World Book Day on 23 April 2014

8 March: On International Women’s Day, the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) urges states to commit to a standalone goal for secondary education, literacy and numeracy for girls and women in the post-2015 agenda

6 February: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for increased access to education to stop the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM)

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