Canadian Federation of University Women Nepean

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Charity Human Rights Non Profit

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About Canadian Federation of University Women Nepean

CFUW is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with over 100 clubs, located in every province across Canada. Founded in 1919, CFUW has been working to improve the status of women and girls, and to promote human rights, public education, social justice, and peace locally, nationally and internationally.

The Purpose of CFUW Nepean shall be:

1. To promote understanding, friendship, cooperation and networking among women.

2. To participate in the work of CFUW Ontario Council, CFUW National (CFUW), and Graduate Women International (GWI) – formerly IFUW.

3. To promote high standards of public education, life-long learning and advanced study and research by women.

4. To encourage women to have an informed interest in all aspects of society, and to apply their skills and knowledge in decision making.

5. To advocate for the advancement of the status of women, human rights and the common good.