International Alliance of Women

The International Alliance of Women (IAW) is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection and empowerment of women around the world, with a special focus on the promotion of gender equality. The basic principle of the IAW is that all women should fully and equally enjoy human rights.

History

The organization was founded as the International Alliance for Women's Suffrage (IWSA) in 1904 in Berlin by Marie Street, Millicent Fawcett, Kerry Chapman Catt, Susan B. Anthony, and other leading feminists from around the world championing women's suffrage. IWSA was headquartered in London and was an outstanding international organization of suffragettes. Since then, its focus has shifted to broader advocacy.

Structure

Today, the IAW consists of more than 50 organizations worldwide, with several hundred thousand members, and has a representative office in Geneva.

Relationship with International Organizations

Since 1926, the organization has had a strong relationship with various international organizations. In 1947, the IAW was among the first to receive a general advisory status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), indicating its significant influence and recognition at the global level.

Headquarters and Membership

The organization's headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and it represents more than 50 female organizations worldwide, including hundreds of thousands of members.