Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Advocacy and outreach
Capacity building
Education and training of women
Human rights of women
Research
Women in power and decision-making
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Geographic scope: |
International
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Country of activity: |
Sweden
South Africa
United States of America
Jamaica
Italy
Argentina
Chile
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Canada
Israel
Jordan
Philippines
Bahamas
Russian Federation
Mexico
Morocco
Poland
India
Spain
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Germany
Singapore
Ecuador
Ireland
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Millennium Development Goals: |
Promote gender equality and empower women
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Mission statement: |
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Year established: |
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Year of registration: |
1979 |
Organizational structure: |
The organization has a central structure, governed by a Board of Directors, who are the policy-making body. The Corporate Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer and is not a Director of the Board and shall have not voting rights on the Board. International Women's Forum, Inc. is supported by the: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Executive Director, Managing Director and Technical Arts Director, along with four support positions. |
Number and type of members: |
There are more than 6,500 women leaders participating in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Membership in the International Women’s Forum (IWF) is by invitation and is influenced by definitive international standards. Members are committed to bettering global leadership today and cultivating women leaders of tomorrow. |
Funding structure: |
Membership fees or dues
Fees for education and training services
Fees for providing consulting or research services
Product sales and business services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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