Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Refugees
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Advocacy and outreach
Policy advice
Research
The girl child
Violence against women
Women and armed conflict
Women and health
Social Development:
Disabled persons
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| Geographic scope: |
International
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Promote gender equality and empower women
Improve maternal health
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
2013 |
| Organizational structure: |
The WRC has an Executive Director who reports to an independent Board of Directors. Decision-making is made in accordance with WRC's by-laws. The WRC operates a director's council of senior staff and holds frequent all-staff meetings. The Board of Directors of the WRC has the final decision-making power with respect to the affairs of the organization. Members of the Board of Directors are elected for fixed terms, in accordance with the by-laws of WRC and in a manner consistent with applicable laws. |
| Number and type of members: |
The WRC has two classes of members: 1. Members of the WRC Board of Directors (20), and 2. The International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC), which is a non-voting member. |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Member of the InterAgency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises, NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, InterAction, International Council of Voluntary Agencies |
| Funding structure: |
Other sources
Fundraising campaigns
Grants from Governments
Donations and grants from domestic sources
Foreign and international grants
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| Funding structure other: |
Events, corporate donations, private U.S based philanthropy including foundations. |
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