Press Releases
Press Releases
- 30 July 2024: On Pan-African Women’s Day, GWI proudly highlights the achievements of its African National Federations and Associations
- 18 June 2024: Graduate Women International Sparks Dialogue through Interviews On International Day for Countering Hate Speech
- 12 June 2024: Graduate Women International Calls for Child-Sensitive Social Protection Systems on World Day Against Child Labour
- 28 May 2024: Graduate Women International Tackles Menstruation Stigmas through Education
- 23 April 2024: Graduate Women International Calls for Increased Support for Public Libraries on World Book and Copyright Day
- 22 April 2024: Graduate Women International urges inclusion of women’s needs and perspective within climate initiatives
- 9 April 2024: Graduate Women International showcases participation at the United Nations Human Rights Council 55th session
- 6 April 2024: On International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Graduate Women International urges investment in women’s sports as means to break education and societal barriers
- 22 March 2024: On World Water Day, Graduate Women International highlights the unequal effects of water scarcity on women and girls’ education
- 21 March 2024: Graduate Women International Advocates for Education in the Fight Against Racial Discrimination on International Day
- 10 March 2024: GWI to hold three powerful 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women Parallel Events
- 10 December 2023: On Human Rights Day, Graduate Women International and its human rights advocates worldwide unite to eliminate gender-based violence
- 21 September 2023: International Day of Peace: Education has the power to inspire women and girls and pave the way for a future of enduring peace
- 12 August 2023: On International Youth Day GWI Young Member Network Takes Center Stage in Advancing a Greener Future and Localizing Sustainable Development Goals (accompanying video)
- 9 August 2023: On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Graduate Women International urges governments to take decisive action for the well-being and education of Indigenous women and girls
- 31 July 2023: GWI marks Pan African Women’s Day with 500+Challenge Fundraising Movement – French version, English version
- 12 June 2023: On World Day Against Child Labour, Graduate Women International Issues Urgent Call to End Child Labor: A Global Education Crisis that Demands Immediate Action
- 27 April 2023: On On International Girls in ICT Day GWI Envisions Young Girls as ICT Creators
- 23 April 2023: World Book and Copyright Day GWI underscores positive impact of language-adapted education on women and girls
- 12 August 2022: International Youth Day
- 30 July 2022: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
- 15 June 2022: World Youth Skills Day
- 12 June 2022: World Day Against Child Labour
- 8 March 2022: International Women’s Day 2022 bolsters the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325
- 9 December 2021: “Your right, your role: Say no to Corruption”
- 27 October 2021: Graduate Women International launches the Winifred Cullis Fellowship Fundraiser in support of women’s doctoral education!
- 14 September 2021: GWI celebrates the power of education with “International Day of Peace: Celebrations across Generations” webinar
- 15 July 2021: On World Youth Skills Day, Graduate Women International urges States to “reimagine” how they think about education of future generations in the post-pandemic context
- 12 June 2021: GWI calls on governments to invest in education as means to eliminate child labour
- 11 February 2021: International Day of Women and Girls in Science Infographic and Social Media Pack
- 24 January 2021: Graduate Women International celebrates education – echoes digital divide concerns
- 17 October 2020: GWI voices alarm about the World Bank predictions for world poverty: 88-115 million people in 2020
- 21 September 2020: On International Day of Peace 2020, Graduate Women International reminds Member States of their commitment to women as means to building sustainable peace
- 12 August 2020: Current global changes are critically impacting young people: Graduate Women International stresses the need to include youth in decision-making
- 30 July 2020: GWI voices global outrage against trafficking in persons: an insidious crime against women and girls right to education
- 23 April 2020: On International Girls in ICT Day, GWI promotes opportunities for girls in the tech sector with an awarenes-raising infographic.
- 23 April 2020: GWI celebrates women authors on World Book and Copyright Day
- 8 March 2020: On International Women’s Day, Graduate GWI issues an infographic report calling out to all stakeholders to remove all barriers and to empower all women and girls through the means of education.
- 1 March 2020: GWI calls for stricter laws to eliminate discrimination against women and girls
- 11 February 2020: Graduate Women International highlights underlying issues due to the lack of women in STEM fields
- 6 February 2020: On International Day of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation, GWI urges stronger government action
- 24 January 2020: On International Day of Education, GWI members reflect on the potential of education for girls
- 18 December 2019: 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 2019: 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 2019: 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 2019: 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 2019: 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 2019: On World Toilet Day, Graduate Women International highlights the sanitation crisis as a barrier to education
- 17 November 2019: On International Students’ Day, Graduate Women International calls for safe access to schools for all students
- 24 October 2019: 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 2019: On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, GWI reflects on the effects of poverty on girls’ education
- 15 October 2019: 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 2019: On International Day of the Girls, Graduate Women International reflects on 25 years of progress for girls
- 5 October 2019: 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 2019: Graduate Women International brings together global and local experts for the Peace through Education Centenary Celebration and Conference
- 20 June 2019: Refugee girls: education is their only weapon
- 12 June 2019: On World Day against Child Labour GWI Calls for the universal adoption of ILO Child Labour Conventions
- 25 April 2019: On International Girls in ICT Day, GWI envisions young girls as ICT creators
- 23 April 2019: On World Book and Copyright Day, Graduate Women International Calls for an End to Gender Bias in Textbooks
- 22 March 2019: A shocking 16 million hours per day are lost in girls education due to lack of water
- 8 March 2019: On International Women’s Day GWI galvanizes towards gender equal innovation opportunities
- 6 February 2019: GWI continues to act towards the elimination of FGM as barrier to education
- 10 December 2018 On the 70th Annual Human Rights Day and on the brink of its centenary, GWI celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- 9 December 2018 GWI President urges the United Nations Convention against Corruption to improve actions towards SDG 4, 5 and 16 implementation
- 3 December 2018 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 2018 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 2018 On World Children’s Day, GWI raises concerns about childhood statelessness as a barrier to the realization of lifelong rights and education
- 17 November 2018 On International Students’ Day, GWI celebrates students steering a more sustainable future for all
- 11 October 2018 On International Day of the Girl, GWI celebrates “Skilled GirlForce” and girls’ future potential
- 21 September 2018 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 education
- 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
- 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 2017 International Day of Peace : GWI urges States to accelerate equal opportunities for girls and women in the peacebuilding process
- 8 September 2017 International Literacy Day – Closing the Gender Digital Gap
- 12 August 2017 International Youth Day – Youth Building Peace
- 9 August 2017 International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples
- 30 July 2017 GWI Calls for the Recognition and Protection of Trafficked Women and Girls
- 15 July 2017 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 2017 GWI calls on governments to promote security in areas of conflict to prevent sexual violence
- 12 June 2017 On World Day against Child Labour GWI Unites to End Child Labour Through Education
- 9 June 2017 Violation of Equal Pay for Equal, Similar or Comparable Work between Women and Men of the European Social Charter
- 27 April 2017 On International Girls in ICT Day, Graduate Women International urges States and educational institutions to encourage women and girls to learn how to code
- 08 March 2017 On International Women’s Day, GWI urges States and policy makers to take action on the extreme under representation of women in government
- 06 February 2017 GWI observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
- 10 December 2016 GWI Takes a Stand for Education as a Human Right
- 25 November 2016 GWI calls for action on the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women
- 11 October 2016 GWI celebrates International Day of the Girl with a flashmob dance!
- 05 October 2016 GWI calls on officials, policy makers and States to value the role teachers play in education and in society
- 08 Sept 2016 GWI celebrates International Literacy Day 2016
- 24 August 2016 GWI 32nd Triennial Conference opens in Cape Town
- 11 August 2016 GWI Conference champions women in science and information technology
- 05 August 2016 GWI Conference to discuss entrepreneurship and education
- 30 July 2016 GWI Press Release – World Day against Trafficking in Persons
- 27 July 2016 GWI Conference theme of tackling violence in education
- 21 July 2016 GWI Conference panels and speakers information 1
- 30 June 2016 GWI Conference announcement
- 28 April 2016 GWI celebrates Girls in ICT Day
- 23 March 2016 GWI celebrates World Book and Copyright Day
- 16 March 2016 GWI announces partnership with Charriol
- 08 March 2016 GWI celebrates International Women’s Day 2016
- 06 February 2016 GWI calls for an end to FGM as a barrier to girls’ education and a human rights abuse
- 04 February 2016 GWI announces Emirates as partner airline for the GWI International Conference
- 18 January 2016 GWI and Orange announce partnership
- 10 December 2015 GWI celebrates Human Rights Day
- 25 November 2015 GWI calls for action on the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women
- 17 November 2015 GWI celebrates International Students’ Day
- 29 October 2015 GWI Regional Seminar Series- Pacific- Bridging the Gender Gap
- 23 October 2015 GWI and the Australian Federation of Graduate Women bring women together at their AGM
- 20 October 2015 First announcement: Registration opens for the GWI International Conference
- 15 October 2015 GWI celebrates International Day of Rural Women
- 11 October 2015 – 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.
- 08 October 2015 – GWI International Conference abstract submission opens
- 05 October 2015 – GWI calls on governments to enable teachers to perform their vital role on World Teachers’ Day
- 29 September 2015 – GWI Reaffirms Committment to Girls Charge
- 8 September 2015 – GWI calls for governments to eradicate illiteracy on International Literacy Day 2015
- 31 August 2015 – Launch of Graduate Women International 32nd Conference website
- 21 August 2015 – Graduate Women International partners with the University of Essex to deliver an Executive Course on Entrepreneurship
- 27 April 2015 – Full steam ahead for women’s education as IFUW rebrands and reaffirms global commitment under Graduate Women International
- 23 April 2015 – On World Book Day, IFUW urges all stakeholders to invest in education to end global illiteracy
- 26 March 2015 – IFUW and UN Women join forces for dynamic panel discussion on women entrepreneurs in Africa
- 8 March 2015 – On International Women’s Day, IFUW promotes the economic empowerment of women as a key priority in the post-2015 development agenda
- 20 January 2015 – The launch of IFUW manifestos gathers strong support for girls’ and women’s education
- 18 December 2014 – 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 2014 – The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) joins the CHARGE for Girls’ Education
- 10 December 2014 – 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 2014 – 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 2014 – 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 2014 – 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 2014 – (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 2014 – (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 2014 – 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 2014 – The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for the compilation and public dissemination of gender disaggregated data
- 7 May 2014 – The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for the immediate return of Nigerian schoolgirls to their homes
- 23 April 2014 – 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
- 08 March 2014 – 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
- 06 February 2014 – The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for increased access to education to stop the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM)
- 10 December 2013 – International Federation of University Women (IFUW) calls for Human Rights Education for all secondary and tertiary students and those in continuing education.
- 10 October 2013 – International Federation of University Women says secondary education is most consistent way to promote and protect the girl child.
- 5 October 2013 – International Federation of University Women calls for more and better training and support for teachers from communities, parents and governments.
- 8 September 2013 – International Federation of University Women wants concerted government action to drastically increase female literacy rates.
- 29 August 2013 – International Federation of University Women triennial conference rings alarm bells: Delegates in Istanbul declare the advance of women has stalled in many countries.
- 2 July 2013 – IFUW, in partnership with UNESCO, CERN AND ITU, calls for gender balance in science and technology.
- 14 May 2013 – The International Federation of University Women calls on the Bangladesh Government to legislate strongly in favour of women workers’ safety.
- 1 March 2013 – Violence against women remains a core concern of the International Federation of University Women.
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