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The Australian Federation of University Women - Qld Inc. |
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AFUW is one of 66 member nations of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) which has consultative status with the United Nations and its specialised agencies, including UNESCO and the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). AFUW thus has a direct voice through the IFUW on international matters of critical importance to the protection of human rights and the status of women and girls.
The Queensland organisation (AFUW-Q Inc) is a member of AFUW.
In
1920, it was established by women of vision, initiative and courage
during the first years of peace after World War I to promote peace
through the education of women and girls.
In 1939-40, members formed a War Service
Sub-Committee which, in conjunction with the Mothercraft Association, arranged
classes in first aid and home nursing. Throughout the War years, AFUW-Q members
also served hospitality to graduate refugees, from both Europe and the
Asia-Pacific region.
In 1965, AFUW-Q organised and hosted an
IFUW conference which was attended by over 700 women from all over the world.
In the 1960s, AFUW-Q initiated an
academic dress hire service which has resulted in long-term benefits for women
graduates and students from all over the world. A Fellowship Fund, now known as
the Fellowship Fund Branch Inc. of AFUW-Q (AFUW-Q-FFI) was established to
distribute the funds raised by the service. From the funds raised, since 1972
the organisation has awarded more than 180 Fellowships to graduate women and to
women re-entering tertiary study. For many years now, each year AFUW-Q has
awarded one (1) three-year Fellowship valued at over A$ 21 000 per year for each
of its three years, and six (6) one-year Fellowships, also valued at more than
A$ 21 000.
Because, the Fellowships are so
generous, they have become very popular with the result that more applications
were received than members could examine. Thus, some years ago, applicants must
either have studied at a Queensland University or to have an approved course of
study at a Queensland university. Full List of recipients can be viewed at
www.afuwqfellowships.com/recipients One 2007
Fellowship winner is writing the history of AFUW-Q as her Masters degree at The
University of Queensland. When completed, a summary of it will be available on
this site.
Mission The Australian Federation of University Women - Qld is a branch of the Australian
Federation of University Women
- the voice of graduate women promoting the advancement of women worldwide and their equality of opportunity through initiatives in education, friendship and peace. Aims of the AFUW
At the 1994 Triennial Conference in Queensland, the above Mission statement and Aims were ratified, and the Aims are now incorporated as Objects in the AFUW's Rules of Association.
Brochure
For more information about
AFUW-Q, download the 2 page
Brochure
Print it out & fold into 3. AFUW-Q Constitution Focus To identify and implement practical ways of ensuring gender equity at all levels of education, with special emphasis on supporting girls and women in accessing and completing higher education. How Long Have You Been a Member? AFUW-Q values your membership of AFUW-Q, another AFUW STA or another IFUW country, and would like to recognise it. Please return this questionnaire regardless of your length of membership & level of participation.
Questionnaire
Annual General Meetings The 2008 AGM will be held 24 September.
Membership
****** If you are a graduate from any university from any country, then you
are eligible to join AFUW-Q *******
To join AFUW-Q Inc.
*** Join now for membership which will be valid until 30 June 2009***
When you have completed the form, please post it with payment, or confirmation
number if you paid by direct debit, to AFUW-Q, PO Box 6345, St Lucia,
Queensland, Australia
If you are already a member, to renew your membership
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