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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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Two Funds, One Mission: Advancing Women’s Rights Worldwide. At the heart of ICW-CIF’s grassroots work lies the Small Development Fund; the Lydie Rossini Fund complements it by supporting development projects that broaden and deepen ICW-CIF’s impact for women and girls worldwide.
2025 – NIGERIA
Empowering Women and Girls through Sustainable Tree Planting and Briquette Production in Adamawa State, Nigeria 2025 – GREAT BRITAIN
Changemakers – Engaging Young Women for the Future of Women’s Activism 2025 – NEW ZEALAND
Supporting Cook Islands NCW report to CEDAW 2025 – GREAT BRITAIN
Engaging deaf women in contemporary issues to achieve a fairer society 2025 – LESOTHO
Enhancing Vocational Schools Infrastructure for Carpentry and Catering Training in Pitseng and Makhethisa 2025 – INDONESIA
Empowering Women through Creative Economic Skills Training 2025 – PAKISTAN
Protection of Women’s Rights in Prison, Karachi 2025 – DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Projet ZERO TABOU / EPAD Ecologic Pad
Empowering Women and Girls through Sustainable Tree Planting and Briquette Production in Adamawa State, Nigeria 2025 – GREAT BRITAIN
Changemakers – Engaging Young Women for the Future of Women’s Activism 2025 – NEW ZEALAND
Supporting Cook Islands NCW report to CEDAW 2025 – GREAT BRITAIN
Engaging deaf women in contemporary issues to achieve a fairer society 2025 – LESOTHO
Enhancing Vocational Schools Infrastructure for Carpentry and Catering Training in Pitseng and Makhethisa 2025 – INDONESIA
Empowering Women through Creative Economic Skills Training 2025 – PAKISTAN
Protection of Women’s Rights in Prison, Karachi 2025 – DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Projet ZERO TABOU / EPAD Ecologic Pad