A four-page document explaining the concept, activities of engagement, and social media information for World YWCA’s Valentine’s Day initiative in 2019, “Sisterhood beyond borders.” The campaign is aimed at promoting collectiveness and connection among women, young women, and girls globally. 

A comprehensive resource detailing the background, history, and current context for World YWCA Day, which is observed on April 24th each year and encourages connection, community, and shared knowledge and support among YWCA leaders, supporters, and friends.

The 2020 toolkit includes information about the theme, instructions and advice for hosting an online event, and social media tips, graphics, and sample language.

The 2020 theme was “We think. We Share. We Speak.”

Every year in the third week of October, YWCAs around the world participate in the Week Without Violence Campaign– a week long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a world free of violence. 

In 2020, in the shadow of the global pandemic COVID-19 our activities the campaign was majorly virtual- recognising and naming YWCA as an invaluable global movement of leaders and their contributions towards ensuring safety of women during this global pandemic.

Download this powerful toolkit which highlights violence during 2020 and provides powerful tips for engaging youth and communities.

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“A reminder that for our movement, human rights aren't just a policy on paper: they require actual investment. Right now, the human rights strategy for the upcoming Los Angeles World Cup fails to fund human trafficking prevention.” - Casey Harden, CEO/GS, World YWCA.

World Cup Matches Celebrated in Los Angeles — But the City Still Has No Human Rights Plan

World YWCA Social Naming Competition

YWCA Lebanon and World YWCA Statement on the War in Lebanon

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