International Federation of University Women

International Federation of University Women

International Federation of University Women (IFUW) is an international organization that was founded in 1919 to promote women's education.

The organization was founded by Virginia Gildersleeve, Caroline Spurgeon and Rose Sidgwick.

The IFWU has 79 national affiliates and has consultative status with the United Nations.

External links

* [http://www.ifuw.org/ International Federation of University Women (IFUW)]
* [http://www.afuw.org.au Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW)]
* [http://www.cfuw.org Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)]


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