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College Women’s Association of Japan

# japan women association

SINCE. 1949

COUNTRY: Japan
CEO: Reiko Oshima
WEB: http://www.cwaj.org//
PHONE: 03-3491-2091
FAX: 03-3491-2092
E-MAIL: Contact@cwaj.org

Brief Introduction

Since its inception in 1949, the College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) has been a not-for-profit volunteer organization made up of Japanese and non-Japanese women with common interests and goals. (Click here for more about our History) The CWAJ membership of over 450 women from 30 countries work together in CWAJ’s unique Co-Chair system of pairing Japanese and non-Japanese members to head each working committee.

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Rewarding volunteer and leadership opportunitiesTeamwork between Japanese and non-Japanese partners Stimulating educational programsEnjoyable intercultural activitiesTo serve our community by: Awarding Scholarships to women and to the visually impairedPresenting the annual CWAJ Print Show of high quality contemporary Japanese print art (hanga)Providing educational and cross-cultural programs for the community, including the visually impaired, foreign students, and children.

Japanese Association of University Women

# japan women association

SINCE. 1946

COUNTRY: Japan
WEB: http://www.jauw.org/english/e_index.html/
PHONE: +81-3-3358-2882
FAX: +81-3-3358-2889
E-MAIL

Brief Introduction

Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW), established in 1946, is a member of IFUW; the world’s leading organization for women. JAUW shares IFUW’s mission together with its 50+ member associations around the globe.

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to improve the status of women and girls to promote life-long education to enable women graduates to use their expertise to effect change

New Japan Women’s Association

# japan women association

SINCE. 1962

COUNTRY: Japan
CEO: TAKAHASHI Kazue, JINDE Izumi, YONEYAMA Atsuko, NISHIKAWA
WEB: http://www.shinfujin.gr.jp/english/whats_njwa.html/
PHONE: 81-3-3814-9141
FAX: 81-3-3814-9441
E-MAIL: s-intl@shinfujin.gr.jp

Brief Introduction

The New Japan Women’s Association (NJWA or Shinfujin) was founded on October 19, 1962 at the call of 32 women including Hiratsuka Raicho (pioneer of the Japanese women's movement), Nogami Yaeko (writer) and Iwasaki Chihiro (artist of pictures for children.) About 140,000 members are organized in some 8,000 groups in workplaces and communities all over the country. Shinfujin has a head office that unites chapters working in all the 47 prefectures and branches in 800 municipalities.

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Protect the lives of women and children from the danger of nuclear war Oppose the adverse revision of the Constitution and the resurgence of militarism Work together for better living conditions, extended women’s rights and children’s well-being Win genuine national independence, democracy and emancipation of women Join hands with women around the world for building lasting peace

For Empowering Women

# japan women association

SINCE. 1981

COUNTRY: Japan
CEO: Sarah Achilles
WEB: http://fewjapan.com//
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For Empowering Women (FEW) in Japan is an exceptionally active and ever-growing Tokyo-based non-profit business and social networking organization whose mission is to “enable internationally-minded women in Japan to achieve their full professional and personal potential.”

Japan Association for Women’s Education

# japan women association

SINCE. 1941

COUNTRY: Japan
WEB: http://www.jawe2011.jp//
PHONE: 03-3434-7575
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E-MAIL: jawe@nifty.com

Brief Introduction

The mission of the Japan Association for Women’s Education (JAWE) is to contribute towards the promotion of lifelong learning and next generation development aimed at establishing a gender-equal society. The following actvities are conducted in order to achieve these goals.

Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative

# japan women association

SINCE. 2006

COUNTRY: Japan
CEO: Atsuko Toko Fish
WEB: http://jwli.org//
PHONE: 617.428.3775
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Brief Introduction

JWLI empowers Japanese women to become leaders and to make positive social change and innovation in Japan.

Latin American Women's Association

# mexico women association

SINCE. 1992

COUNTRY: Mexico
CEO: MARILI ALVARADO
WEB: https://www.lawanc.org//
PHONE: 704.552.1003
FAX
E-MAIL: lawa@lawanc.org

Brief Introduction

Latin Americans Working for Achievement (formerly the Latin American Women's Association) has been serving the Charlotte community since 1992. By providing mentoring and tutoring for elementary English as a Secondary Language students, offering higher education scholarships, helping parents navigate the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School ("CMS") system, and preparing students for higher education, we are closing the graduation gap and improving the quality of life across generations.

Pacific Women In Maritime Association

# papua new guinea women association

SINCE. 2005

COUNTRY: Papua New Guinea
CEO: Mavis Joseph-Logavatu
WEB: http://www.pacwima.org//
PHONE: +679.9705738
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E-MAIL: pacwima@gmail.com

Brief Introduction

PacWIMA was established in February 2005 under the guidance of IMO’s gender programme for women in the maritime sector, with the assistance from SPC’s Regional Maritime Programme (RMP), following an IMO regional meeting held in Samoa in 2003.

Vietnam Women’s Union

# vietnam women association

SINCE. 1930

COUNTRY: Vietnam
CEO: Nguyen Thi Thu Ha
WEB: http://hoilhpn.org.vn/newsdetail.asp?CatId=66&NewsId=819&lang=EN /
PHONE: (84.4) 9713436 - 9713437
FAX
E-MAIL: (84.4) 9713143

Brief Introduction

The VWU is a socio-political organization, representing the legal and legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese women of all strata. The VWU strives for women’s development and gender equality.

Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation

# vietnam women association site

SINCE. 1984

COUNTRY: Vietnam
CEO: Diane Carlson Evans
WEB: http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org/vwmf.php /
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E-MAIL: vietnamwomensmemorial@easternnational.org

Brief Introduction

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial was established not only to honor those women who served, but also for the families who lost loved ones in the war, so they would know about the women who provided comfort, care, and a human touch for those who were suffering and dying. The Vietnam Women’s Memorial was dedicated in 1993 as part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.