News and Updates
Proposed Revised Constitution Approved by the YWCA Movement
The proposed revised constitution was approved last Wednesday July 4, 2007 during the Extraordinary World YWCA Council. It was a lengthy but worthwhile process of consultations and dialogue between national associations, local associations, the World YWCA Task force, executive committee and staff.
Protecting and empowering women with the female condom
The World YWCA, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Female Health Company/Foundation and the Population Council, hosted a workshop focused on female initiated prevention methods on July 1-2, 2007 as part of the World YWCA Council held in Nairobi from July 1-11.
Sokoni – Connecting women
The Sokoni market place, which takes place between the July 4-11, in the courtyard of the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). Sokoni forms part of the World YWCA Council and International Women’s Summit.
Training on Investment for Adolescent Girls
Representatives from the Coalition for Adolescent Girls and the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) facilitated a skills training session focused on investment in adolescent girls, particularly in developing countries.
Arrival Information for Delegates
Twiga Tours, the World YWCA Council official travel agent, will meet you at the passport control area of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.