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WOMENS INTERNATIONAL NETWORK [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of Women
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Women's Forum
1, record 1, English, International%20Women%27s%20Forum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IWF 1, record 1, English, IWF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Women's Forum is an organization of preeminent women of significant and diverse achievement. Members come together across national and international boundaries to share knowledge and ideas to enrich each other's lives, to provide a network of support, and to exert influence. Through the Leadership Foundation, the International Women's Forum helps prepare future generations of women leaders. 2, record 1, English, - International%20Women%27s%20Forum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- International Women's Forum
1, record 1, French, International%20Women%27s%20Forum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IWF 1, record 1, French, IWF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Forum international des femmes 2, record 1, French, Forum%20international%20des%20femmes
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World March of Women
1, record 2, English, World%20March%20of%20Women
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World March of Women is an international feminist action network connecting about 6000 grass-roots groups in 163 countries and territories working to eliminate poverty and violence against women. It is based on the values of equality, freedom, solidarity, justice and peace. These values centre on the globalization of solidarity, diversity, women's leadership, and the strength of alliances between women's and other social movements. 1, record 2, English, - World%20March%20of%20Women
Record 2, Key term(s)
- World March of Women 2000
- March 2000
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Marche mondiale des femmes
1, record 2, French, Marche%20mondiale%20des%20femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MMF 1, record 2, French, MMF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Marche mondiale des femmes (MMF) est un réseau mondial d'actions féministes rassemblant près de 6000 groupes de la base issus de 163 pays et territoires. Ces groupes agissent pour éliminer la pauvreté et la violence envers des femmes. Les valeurs de la MMF sont fondées sur l'égalité, la liberté, la solidarité, la justice et la paix. Elles s'articulent autour de la mondialisation des solidarités, la diversité, le leadership des femmes et la force des alliances entre femmes et entre mouvements sociaux. 1, record 2, French, - Marche%20mondiale%20des%20femmes
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Marche mondiale des femmes 2000
- Marche 2000
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Sisterhood Is Global Institute
1, record 3, English, Sisterhood%20Is%20Global%20Institute
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SIGI 2, record 3, English, SIGI
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sisterhood Is Global Institute(SIGI) is an international non-government, non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of women's rights at the local, national, regional, and global levels. With members in 70 countries, and a network of more than 1300 individuals and organizations worldwide, SIGI works toward empowering women and developing leadership through human rights education. 3, record 3, English, - Sisterhood%20Is%20Global%20Institute
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sisterhood Is Global Institute
1, record 3, French, Sisterhood%20Is%20Global%20Institute
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SIGI 2, record 3, French, SIGI
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Rights and Freedoms
- Social Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Grass-roots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
1, record 4, English, Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GROOTS 1, record 4, English, GROOTS
international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
Record 4, Key term(s)
- International Women's Grassroots Network
- Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Droits et libertés
- Organisation sociale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Grass-roots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
1, record 4, French, Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
feminine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GROOTS 1, record 4, French, GROOTS
feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Réseau international pour les activités des femmes au niveau de la communauté
- Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Derechos y Libertades
- Organización social
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grass-roots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood
1, record 4, Spanish, Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
feminine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GROOTS 1, record 4, Spanish, GROOTS
feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intercambiable con: Red internacional de organizaciones femeninas populares; Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Grass%2Droots%20Organizations%20Operating%20Together%20in%20Sisterhood
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Red internacional de organizaciones femeninas populares
- Grassroots Women Organizing Themselves Together International
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ISIS
1, record 5, English, ISIS
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian International Development Agency supports this Southern women's information network. 1, record 5, English, - ISIS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ISIS
1, record 5, French, ISIS
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - ISIS
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-03-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Women's Public Health Network
1, record 6, English, International%20Women%27s%20Public%20Health%20Network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WIPHN 1, record 6, English, WIPHN
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Women's International Public Health Network 1, record 6, English, Women%27s%20International%20Public%20Health%20Network
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also referred to as Women's International Public Health Network 1, record 6, English, - International%20Women%27s%20Public%20Health%20Network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- International Women's Public Health Network
1, record 6, French, International%20Women%27s%20Public%20Health%20Network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- WIPHN 1, record 6, French, WIPHN
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Women's Network of the World Federation for Mental Health
1, record 7, English, Women%27s%20Network%20of%20the%20World%20Federation%20for%20Mental%20Health
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- World Federation for Mental Health Women's Network 1, record 7, English, World%20Federation%20for%20Mental%20Health%20Women%27s%20Network
correct
- WFMH Women's International Network 1, record 7, English, WFMH%20Women%27s%20International%20Network
correct
- International Network of Women Concerned about Women's Mental Health 1, record 7, English, International%20Network%20of%20Women%20Concerned%20about%20Women%27s%20Mental%20Health
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Currently referred to also as : World Federation for Mental Health Women's Network and WFMH Women's International Network 1, record 7, English, - Women%27s%20Network%20of%20the%20World%20Federation%20for%20Mental%20Health
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Women's Network of the World Federation for Mental Health
1, record 7, French, Women%27s%20Network%20of%20the%20World%20Federation%20for%20Mental%20Health
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- International Network of Women Concerned about Women's Mental Health 1, record 7, French, International%20Network%20of%20Women%20Concerned%20about%20Women%27s%20Mental%20Health
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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