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Geneva, July 28, 2008 : The theme for the International AIDS Conference – Universal Action Now – emphasises the need for continued vigilance on the part of all stakeholders at the global, national, regional and local levels to ensure the promise for Universal Access by 2010 is achieved. With 29 women from member association around the world, the World YWCA will participate at the conference and will advocate for a clear focus on what universal action means for women and girls.

Geneva, July 12, 2007 :The World YWCA Council concluded today with the election of Susan Brennan as the new World YWCA president and Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda as the appointed general secretary. Both will lead the World YWCA for the next four years through the 2011 World Council to be held in Zurich, Switzerland.