MISSION STATEMENTS

CFUW Aurora/Newmarket is committed to the improvement of the status of women and human rights. As an affiliate of the National Canadian Federation of University Women we endorse its Mission statement:

CFUW is committed to:

The pursuit of knowledge
The promotion of education
The improvement of the status of women and human rights
Active participation in public affairs in a spirit of cooperation and friendship

WHAT IS THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN?

Founded in 1919, CFUW is a voluntary, non-artisan, non-profit, self-funded, bilingual organization of more than 10,000 women in 122 clubs across Canada. CFUW members are active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic and legal status of girls and women as well as improving education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights. www.cfuw.org

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

CFUW is the largest of more than 75 national affiliates of the IFUW from 120 countries. IFUW has consultative status at the United Nations and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. www.ifuw.org.

IFUW‘s Mission Statement is to:

Promote lifelong education for women and girls; promote international cooperation, friendship, peace and respect for human rights for all, irrespective of their gender, age, race, nationality, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation or other status; advocate for the advancement of the status of women and girls; and

Encourage and enable women and girls to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all forms of public and private life.