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URGENT:
The cutoff date for matching government funds is
February 12 2010
Welcome to the Canadian Federation of
University Women (CFUW/FCFDU)
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW/FCFDU) is an
equality-seeking, advocacy organization that works to advance the
human rights of women and girls in 112 CFUW/FCDU Clubs across
Canada and at the national level. The Canadian Federation of
University Women is the largest of the 79 affliliates that belong
to the International Federation of University Women (IFUW/FIFDU)
see www.ifuw.org
Canadian Federation of University Women:
- A 10,0000-strong, not-for-profit, member-funded, voluntary,
non-partisan organisation of graduate women, students and Associate
Members
- A non-government organisation with special consultative status
at the United Nations working to promote and advocate for the
rights of women and girls
- Belongs to the Sectoral Committee on Education of the Canadian
Sub-Commission for UNESCO
- The 112 member Clubs have local programs, interest groups and
study groups. Most Clubs raise funds locally to support
scholarships for women and girls as well as other community based
projects.
- Many CFUW/FCFDU Clubs sponsor International Women's Day
events
- Members raise money to support the CFUW/FCFDU Charitable Trust
fund which enables CFUW fulfills its education mandate through its
national Fellowships and Awards Program for post-graduate
education
The Canadian Federation of University Women across Canada and at
the national levels works and advocates for women's equality,
social justice, human rights, quality education, feminist issues,
peace and the environment
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