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WOMENS DEVELOPMENT NETWORK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Legal Profession: Organization
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Women in Law and Development in Africa
1, record 1, English, Women%20in%20Law%20and%20Development%20in%20Africa
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WilDAF 1, record 1, English, WilDAF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Women in Law and Development in Africa(WilDAF) is a pan-african network of organizations and individuals working in the area of women's rights. It was established in 1990 with the aim of promoting and strengthening action-strategies that link law to the development and employment of Women. 1, record 1, English, - Women%20in%20Law%20and%20Development%20in%20Africa
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Women in Law and Development in Africa
1, record 1, French, Women%20in%20Law%20and%20Development%20in%20Africa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WilDAF 1, record 1, French, WilDAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Women's Executive Network
1, record 2, English, Women%27s%20Executive%20Network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WXN 1, record 2, English, WXN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Women's Executive Network(WXN) is Canada's most influential female audience and the country's leading organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of executive-minded women in the workplace. Since 1997, WXN has expanded rapidly to meet the needs of the growing number of women executives across Canada. WXN invites women leaders in business, government and not-for-profit sectors in seven cities to attend our exclusive by-invitation-only breakfast series, Canada s Most Powerful Women : Top 100 Awards and Summit, professional development workshops and golf program in association with Links for Women. These events, organized by WXN and hosted by individual partners, will take place in Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax. 1, record 2, English, - Women%27s%20Executive%20Network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Réseau des femmes exécutives
1, record 2, French, R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RFE 1, record 2, French, RFE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau des femmes exécutives (RFE)MD constitue l auditoire féminin le plus influent du Canada et représente l'organisation la plus importante au pays consacrée à la promotion et à la reconnaissance des femmes cadres dans leur milieu de travail. Depuis 1997, le RFE s'est développé rapidement pour répondre aux besoins d'un nombre grandissant de femmes cadres partout au Canada. Le RFE invite les dirigeantes du monde des affaires, du gouvernement et des secteurs à but non lucratif à assister, dans sept villes, à sa série exclusive de déjeuners sur invitation uniquement, lors du Sommet des 100 femmes les plus influentes au Canada, et des ateliers de développement professionnel. Ces activités, organisées par le RFE et parrainées par les partenaires individuels du RFE, auront lieu à Vancouver, à Calgary, à Mississauga, à Toronto, à Ottawa, à Montréal et à Halifax. 1, record 2, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Rights and Freedoms
- Social Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Grass-roots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
1, record 3, English, Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GROOTS 1, record 3, English, GROOTS
international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Global network of grass-roots organizations concerned with leadership support and community development. Supported by UNIFEM [United Nations Development Fund for Women]. UNDP [United Nations Development Programme] project. Also seen as : International Women's Grassroots Network; Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International. 1, record 3, English, - Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
Record 3, Key term(s)
- International Women's Grassroots Network
- Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Droits et libertés
- Organisation sociale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Grass-roots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
1, record 3, French, Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
feminine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GROOTS 1, record 3, French, GROOTS
feminine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aussi appelé : Réseau international pour les activités des femmes au niveau de la communauté; Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International. 1, record 3, French, - Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Réseau international pour les activités des femmes au niveau de la communauté
- Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Derechos y Libertades
- Organización social
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grass-roots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
1, record 3, Spanish, Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
feminine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GROOTS 1, record 3, Spanish, GROOTS
feminine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intercambiable con: Red internacional de organizaciones femeninas populares; Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Red internacional de organizaciones femeninas populares
- Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ISIS
1, record 4, English, ISIS
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian International Development Agency supports this Southern women's information network. 1, record 4, English, - ISIS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ISIS
1, record 4, French, ISIS
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Agence canadienne de développement international apporte son aide à ce réseau d'information des femmes du Sud. 1, record 4, French, - ISIS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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