About Us
Our Vision:
Women's inherent power as an influence for good in the home and world communities will be acknowledged, valued and utilized.
Organization Statement:
The Worldwide Organization for Women is an international non-denominational, non-profit 501 (c)(3) non-governmental organization (NGO). Since December 1997, the Worldwide Organization for Women (WOW) has held SPECIAL consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations. WOW has permanent representatives at both the UN in New York and Geneva. Interns from several universities participate in academic training programs and research focusing on issues affecting women worldwide.
What we do:
Advocacy
- Provide representatives at governmental decision-making levels, including permanent representatives at the UN in both New York and Geneva
- Promote networking and coalition-building
Education
- Enlighten women on critical issues through attendance at conferences and meetings at local and international levels
- Sponsor Conferences, Workshops and Training
- Provide an informative website with links to organizations with similar goals
- Distribute research-based materials, resources, and publications
Humanitarian
- Unite and empower women to improve their lives
- Provide linkage for humanitarian projects, donors and participants
