Since 1888, transforming society through women’s empowerment

About us

Since 1888, transforming society through women’s empowerment

About us

Since 1888, transforming society through women’s empowerment

About us

Since 1888, transforming society through women’s empowerment

About us

Since 1888, transforming society through women’s empowerment

About us

ICW-CIF, the 1rst women’s organization to work in the international scene at the beginning of the 20th century

The International Council of Women is the first truly global women’s NGO which was founded in 1888 for the advancement of women all over the world

Ever since its establishment, the organization has been at the forefront of bringing worldwide attention to the issue of women’s rights and leading the battle against gender based social injustice.

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ICW-CIF in figures

1888 The story
begins
1250 Organizations.
One Global Movement
6250000 Women
Changing the World
2026 Next
Executive Committee Meeting

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