Spring 2011

Four YWCA delegates attended the Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF), held 25-27 October in Perth, and a further four YWCA young women were invited to be among 130 young people from around the Commonwealth to attend the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF), 23-27 October in Fremantle, in the lead up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

YWCAs in Australia commemorated the YWCA Australia Week without Violence, October 17 - 23, 2011. YWCA Victoria and Adelaide have held events with a local flavour, and YWCA of Canberra will hold an exhibition in late November.

Every year in October, the World YWCA and YWCAs worldwide mark the YWCA Week Without Violence, which aims to prevent violence in all its forms. This year, between 17-23 October, the annual global campaign inspired local activities at YWCAs around the world.

YWCA of Taiwan is delivering a Young Women’s Leadership Program each term, which has resulted in seven groups of young women completing the program. Lectures from professionals provide a range of global views, and the young women are encouraged to remain engaged with the YWCA.

Why not join your local YWCA for 2012 – or give a year’s membership as a Christmas gift! Membership with your YWCA will give you access to unique opportunities such as international internships for young women, information on services and programs, voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and often, discounted rates to attend events. Join this worldwide movement developing the leadership and collective power of women and girls on a local, national and global level – today!