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AWID
Toronto, CAImpact-drivenNGOHuman RightsSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded1982
LocationToronto
About AWID
AWID (Association for Women's Rights in Development) is a global, feminist, membership organization dedicated to achieving gender justice and women's human rights worldwide since 1982. With over 9,000 members from more than 180 countries, the organization fosters collective power and solidarity for transformative change. AWID focuses on Resourcing Feminist Movements, Building Feminist Economies, and Advancing Universal Rights and Justice, supported by extensive research and global advocacy. Its headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada.
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Sustainability Goals
Gender Equality
Globally Advancing Gender Justice and Rights
The organization champions women's rights and gender equality by supporting feminist movements and building their collective power for transformative change.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing Economic and Social Inequalities
AWID advocates for feminist economies and economic justice, strengthening the rights and leadership of domestic worker movements to address systemic disparities.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Advancing Universal Rights and Global Justice
The organization advocates globally for universal human rights and justice, monitoring international human rights bodies to strengthen institutions that uphold these principles.
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Q1What is AWID's mission and focus?+
AWID (Association for Women's Rights in Development) is a global, feminist, membership organization dedicated to achieving gender justice and women's human rights worldwide. It fosters collective power and solidarity to drive transformative change.
Q2What is AWID's global reach and membership base?+
AWID has a significant global reach, comprising over 9,000 members from more than 180 countries. This forms a powerful base of feminist, women's rights, and gender justice defenders and allies.
Q3Where is AWID headquartered and where does it have other locations?+
AWID is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The organization maintains a total of three locations worldwide to support its global work.
Q4When was AWID founded?+
AWID was founded in 1982 and has been part of an ecosystem of feminist movements working for gender justice for over 35 years.
Q5What are AWID's key impact areas and initiatives?+
AWID focuses on Resourcing Feminist Movements, Building Feminist Economies, and Advancing Universal Rights and Justice. Key initiatives include "The Feminist Economies We Love" and the "Feminist Realities Magazine."
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does AWID address?+
AWID primarily addresses SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The organization also contributes secondarily to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
