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Canadian Hadassah-WIZO(CHW) is Canada's leading Jewish women's philanthropic organization. Founded in 1917, CHW is non-political, volunteer-driven, and funds a multitude of programs and projects for children, healthcare and women in Israel and Canada. CHW is the sole representative of Hadassah Hospital, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, and World WIZO in Canada.  4, record 1, English, - Hadassah%2DWIZO%20Organization%20of%20Canada

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Mission: To extend material and moral support of Jewish women of Canada to needy individuals in Hadassah-WIZO welfare institutions in Israel; to encourage Jewish and Hebrew culture in Canada.  5, record 1, English, - Hadassah%2DWIZO%20Organization%20of%20Canada

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Hadassah-WIZO Organization of Canada: legal title.  6, record 1, English, - Hadassah%2DWIZO%20Organization%20of%20Canada

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Canadian Hadassah-WIZO: applied title.  6, record 1, English, - Hadassah%2DWIZO%20Organization%20of%20Canada

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Organisation Hadassah-WIZO du Canada : titre légal.  4, record 1, French, - Organisation%20Hadassah%2DWIZO%20du%20Canada

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Canadian Hadassah-WIZO : titre d'usage.  4, record 1, French, - Organisation%20Hadassah%2DWIZO%20du%20Canada

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The Menopause Society is a nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources they need to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond. Since The Society was founded in 1989, it has served as the definitive, independent, and evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals and the public, providing accurate information about menopause and midlife women's health.  1, record 2, English, - The%20Menopause%20Society

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The Menopause Society, fondée en 1989, est un organisme sans but lucratif qui soutient les professionnels de la santé et le public en offrant des ressources fiables et indépendantes sur la ménopause et la santé des femmes dès la quarantaine.  2, record 2, French, - The%20Menopause%20Society

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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 3, English, - International%20Women%27s%20Forum

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The Women's International Democratic Federation(WIDF) is an international women's rights organization.... WIDF was founded in Paris in 1945 as an anti-fascist organization with the intent of engaging women in efforts to prevent war and to combat the racist and sexist ideology of fascist regimes.  3, record 4, English, - Women%27s%20International%20Democratic%20Federation

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Extraido de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorización UNESCO.  2, record 4, Spanish, - Federaci%C3%B3n%20Democr%C3%A1tica%20Internacional%20de%20Mujeres

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The International Council of Women(ICW) is the first women's organization to work in the international scene at the beginning of the 20th century. Ever since its establishment, the organization has been at the forefront of bringing worldwide attention to the issue of women's rights and leading the battle against gender-based social injustice. In that sense, the ultimate goal is the creation of a happier, safer and more egalitarian world for all.  2, record 5, English, - International%20Council%20of%20Women

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AWID is a global, feminist, membership, movement-support organization working to achieve gender justice and women's human rights worldwide.  2, record 6, English, - Association%20for%20Women%27s%20Rights%20in%20Development

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L'AWID est une organisation féministe, associative et internationale de soutien aux mouvements qui oeuvre pour la justice de genre et les droits des femmes à travers le monde.  1, record 6, French, - Association%20pour%20les%20droits%20des%20femmes%20dans%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement

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In 1993, [Margaret] Rossiter coined the phrase "the Matilda effect" about women who did not receive credit for their scientific inventions. The origin of the term was Matilda Gage, a suffragist, abolitionist, and Native American rights activist whose work was denied credit when she left the mainstream, conservative women's movement to form a radical suffrage organization.  2, record 7, English, - Matilda%20effect

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L'effet Matilda est le déni ou la minimisation récurrente et systémique de la contribution des femmes scientifiques à la recherche, dont le travail est souvent attribué à leurs collègues masculins.  2, record 7, French, - effet%20Matilda

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International Women of Saskatoon(IWS) is a non-profit, grassroots and equality-seeking women's organization dedicated to improving the status of immigrant and refugee women and their families residing in Saskatoon and area by assisting them to become full participating members in all aspects of the Canadian society.  2, record 8, English, - International%20Women%20of%20Saskatoon

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The Insurance Women's Association of Western Manitoba(IWAWM) is a non-profit organization whose members are employed in, or associated with the insurance industry in Canada. [The association is] a proud member of the Canadian Association of Insurance Women(CAIW). Furthermore, IWAWM members are recognized as professionals nationally and are active participants in educating the public about the insurance industry.  2, record 9, English, - Insurance%20Women%27s%20Association%20of%20Western%20Manitoba

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Mission: to enhance, promote [and] foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women within First Nation, Métis and Canadian societies.  2, record 10, English, - Newfoundland%20Native%20Women%27s%20Association

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A... provincial organization overseen by Native Women's Association of Canada.  2, record 10, English, - Newfoundland%20Native%20Women%27s%20Association

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MAWS is dedicated to providing a unified voice for women and children who experience violence. The organization incorporated in 1991 as the Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters Inc.... MAWS was created to provide : support to member shelters; increased negotiating abilities with funders; shared information and resources; increased public awareness, training of staff and improved services for clients.  1, record 11, English, - Manitoba%20Association%20of%20Women%27s%20Shelters%20Inc%2E

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UN Women National Committee Canada(UNWNCC) is an independent, non-governmental organization that supports the mission of UN Women through public awareness initiatives about global women's issues and fundraising efforts for UN Women programmes worldwide.  4, record 12, English, - United%20Nations%20Entity%20for%20Gender%20Equality%20%26%20the%20Empowerment%20of%20Women%20%2D%20National%20Committee%20Canada

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Mission: To advance the status of women worldwide by working to make sure women have more rights, reducing AIDs and HIV [human immunodeficiency virus] transmission, ending violence against women and improving gender equality.  1, record 12, English, - United%20Nations%20Entity%20for%20Gender%20Equality%20%26%20the%20Empowerment%20of%20Women%20%2D%20National%20Committee%20Canada

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[Vancouver Women's Health Collective is] a non-profit women's organization whose mission is to value women's knowledge and to support one another to take charge of [their] own health. [The organization provides] a safe and welcoming environment for all women seeking health information and services, regardless of age, race, culture, religion, sexual identity or sexual orientation.  2, record 13, English, - Vancouver%20Women%27s%20Health%20Collective

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Soroptimist is a global women's organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Approximately 76, 000 Soroptimists in over 120 countries and territories support community-based and global projects benefiting women and girls. The organization is particularly concerned with providing women and girls access to education, as this is the most effective path to self-determination. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women, "and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.  4, record 14, English, - Soroptimist%20International%20of%20the%20Americas

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Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to: Gender Equality: Women and girls live free from discrimination. Empowerment: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest. Education: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education. Diversity [and] Fellowship: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.  5, record 14, English, - Soroptimist%20International%20of%20the%20Americas

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The Canadian Association of Perinatal and Women's Health Nurses(CAPWHN)... is a new organization representing women's health, obstetric and newborn nurses from across Canada. CAPWHN aims to promote excellence in nursing practice, leadership, education, and research in the areas of perinatal and women's health care.  3, record 15, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Perinatal%20and%20Women%27s%20Health%20Nurses

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L'Association canadienne des infirmières et infirmiers en périnatalité et en santé des femmes [...] est une nouvelle organisation ayant comme mandat de promouvoir l'excellence de la pratique, du leadership, de l'éducation et de la recherche dans le domaine des soins infirmiers en périnatalité et en santé des femmes.  3, record 15, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20infirmi%C3%A8res%20et%20infirmiers%20en%20p%C3%A9rinatalit%C3%A9%20et%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20femmes

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ANNISAA is a women's empowerment organization promoting the livelihoods of Muslim women through educational enrichment, healthy living, and social development.  3, record 16, English, - ANNISAA%20Organization%20of%20Canada

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The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) fosters the success of women in business through our network of community based facilitators, members, clients and partnership in the world of business.  2, record 17, English, - Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Organization%20of%20Women%20Entrepreneurs

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The new Newfoundland and Labrador Organization for Women Entrepreneurs is the successor organization to WEB [Women's Entreprise Bureau]. It is a more streamlined organization with an expanded mandate of assisting not just potential entrepreneurs, but also existing businesses owned by women.  3, record 17, English, - Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Organization%20of%20Women%20Entrepreneurs

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The Women's Missionary Society(WMS) is an autonomous organization within The Presbyterian Church in Canada.  1, record 18, English, - Women%27s%20Missionary%20Society

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Société missionnaire des femmes; Société missionnaire des femmes de l'Église presbytérienne : traductions non officielles données à titre d'information seulement.  4, record 18, French, - Women%27s%20Missionary%20Society

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The Native Women's Association of Canada(NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women within First Nation and Canadian societies. NWAC is an aggregate of 13 Native women's organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1974. Much like a "Grandmother's Lodge, "we as aunties, mothers, sisters, brothers and relatives collectively recognize, respect, promote, defend and enhance our Native ancestral laws, spiritual beliefs, language and traditions given to us by the Creator.  2, record 19, English, - Native%20Women%27s%20Association%20of%20Canada

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L'Association des femmes autochtones du Canada (AFAC) a pour objectif commun d'améliorer, de promouvoir et d'encourager le bien-être social, économique, culturel et politique des femmes des Premières Nations et des nations métisses au sein des Premières Nations et de la société canadienne. L'AFAC réunit 13 organisations de femmes autochtones de partout au Canada et agit en tant qu'organisation sans but lucratif constituée en société en 1974. Telle une «hutte de grand-mère», nous, les tantes, les mères, les sœurs, les frères et les parents, reconnaissons, respectons, mettons en valeur, défendons et enrichissons collectivement nos lois, nos croyances spirituelles, nos langues et nos traditions ancestrales autochtones qui nous ont été données par notre créateur.  1, record 19, French, - Association%20des%20femmes%20autochtones%20du%20Canada

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En el contexto canadiense, el término "aborigen" incluye a los indígenas, a los inuits y a los métis.  2, record 19, Spanish, - Asociaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Mujeres%20Abor%C3%ADgenes%20de%20Canad%C3%A1

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The Status of Women Office is the provincial government agency which works to achieve social, economic and political equality for women.  1, record 20, English, - Status%20of%20Women%20Office

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The organization formerly known as the Women's Secretariat was integrated into the Department of Labour in March 2002 and renamed the Status of Women Office.  2, record 20, English, - Status%20of%20Women%20Office

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Officiellement, il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO).  2, record 20, French, - Status%20of%20Women%20Office

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Anciennement Women's Secretariat, qui a été remplacé en mars 2002 par le Status of Women Office, organisme qui dépend maintenant du ministère du Travail.  2, record 20, French, - Status%20of%20Women%20Office

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Isis-Women's International Cross-Cultural Exchange(Isis-WICCE), an international women's organization based in Kampala, Uganda is a dynamic non-governmental organization, committed to empowering women to improve their social, economic, and political situation through an international exchange of information, promotion of ideas, actions and solidarity networks.  1, record 21, English, - Isis%20Women%27s%20International%20Cross%20Cultural%20Exchange

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OCSCO is a provincial organization and a registered charity. Founded in 1986, our mission is to improve the quality of life for Ontario's seniors through offering educational programs, information and referral, research and policy development, outreach and other programs.... OCSCO is community-based and not-for-profit and includes organizations representing seniors, ethnocultural, health, native, recreational, retiree, disability and women's organizations.  2, record 22, English, - Ontario%20Society%20%28Coalition%29%20of%20Senior%20Citizens%27%20Organizations

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Representatives from Australia, Great Britain, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa organized the International Squash Rackets Federation(ISRF) in 1967. Despite their rules differences, Canada and the United States were [admitted] to the ISRF in 1969. The Women's International Squash Federation, founded in 1976, merged with the ISRF in 1985. Since 1992, the international organization has been known as the World Squash Federation(WSF).  3, record 23, English, - World%20Squash%20Federation

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The sport of Squash was first played over 100 years ago and is now enjoyed in over 153 nations (WSF members), on 125,000 courts, with its popularity continuing to grow rapidly. To harness this growth and to promote and co-ordinate the sport, the International Squash Rackets Federation was formed in 1967, its name being changed in 1992 to the World Squash Federation. The WSF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the International Federation for Squash and is also in membership of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the Association of the IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF).  4, record 23, English, - World%20Squash%20Federation

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Le 5 janvier 1967, la création de l'«International Squash Racket Federation» à Londres donne une ampleur planétaire au squash. Regroupant sept nations du Commonwealth à son origine, 111 autres pays s'y grefferont pour devenir en 1992 la «World Squash Federation» après la fusion avec la Fédération Féminine Internationale de Squash. La WSF compte aujourd'hui plus de 18 millions de pratiquants dans 153 pays et 50 000 courts dans le monde.  3, record 23, French, - World%20Squash%20Federation

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Women's Enterprise Skills Training(WEST) was developed as an initiative of the Women in the workforce Sub-Committee of the Mayor's Committee on Employment Opportunities/Services to the Unemployed. This Sub-Committee was established in 1984 in response to disproportionately high levels of unemployment among women and the difficulties experienced by women attempting to enter the workforce. WEST first opened in February 1987. WEST is incorporated in Ontario as a non-project corporation and is registered as a charitable organization.  1, record 24, English, - Women%27s%20Enterprise%20Skills%20Training

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PPSEAWA's objectives are "to strengthen the bonds of peace by fostering a friendship and better understanding among women in all areas of the Pacific and Southeast Asia, to promote cooperation among women of these regions for the study and improvement of social, economic, and cultural conditions. "PPSEAWA is the only international women's organization devoted to peace and understanding in the Pacific and South East Asia.  1, record 25, English, - Pan%20Pacific%20and%20South%20East%20Asia%20Women%27s%20Association

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Association des femmes du Pacifique et d'Asie du Sud-Est (non officiel)  1, record 25, French, - Pan%20Pacific%20and%20South%20East%20Asia%20Women%27s%20Association

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As per section 15 of the Employment Equity Act, the employer must consult with members of all designated groups on employment equity issues. Towards this end, on 1 October 1997 the Defence Women's Advisory Organization was created.  2, record 26, English, - Defence%20Women%27s%20Advisory%20Organization

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Defence Women's Advisory Organization; DWAO : title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.  3, record 26, English, - Defence%20Women%27s%20Advisory%20Organization

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Aux termes de l'article 15 de la Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi, l'employeur doit consulter les membres de tous les groupes désignés au sujet des questions relatives à l'équité en matière d'emploi. À cette fin, le 1er octobre 1997, l'Organisation consultative des femmes de la Défense a été mise sur pied.  2, record 26, French, - Organisation%20consultative%20des%20femmes%20de%20la%20D%C3%A9fense

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Organisation consultative des femmes de la Défense; OCFD : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.  3, record 26, French, - Organisation%20consultative%20des%20femmes%20de%20la%20D%C3%A9fense

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The Ottawa Regional Women's Committee(ORWC) is a dynamic group of women drawn from components and locals in the National Capital Region. Because we have a sister organization on the Quebec side of the region our committee works in English but welcomes women from any part of the region who wishes to attend and participate. Our ORWC strives to be inclusive and representative of the wider PSAC membership. Our mandate is straightforward – we provide a forum for identifying and addressing women's issues and concerns.  1, record 27, English, - Ottawa%20Regional%20Women%27s%20Committee

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Le Comité régional des femmes d'Ottawa (CRFO) est un groupe dynamique de femmes provenant des Éléments et des sections locales de la région de la capitale nationale. Étant donné qu'il y a une organisation jumelle sur la rive québécoise de notre région, les travaux de notre comité se déroulent en anglais. Cela ne nous empêche toutefois pas d'accueillir les femmes qui souhaitent se joindre à nous, de n'importe quelle partie de la région. Notre CRFO cherche à bien représenter toutes les membres de l'AFPC et à bien tenir compte des différences. Son mandat est clair : offrir aux femmes un milieu où cerner et aborder les questions qui nous intéressent et nous préoccupent.  1, record 27, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gional%20des%20femmes%20d%27Ottawa

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The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1984 by women, social scientists and economists concerned with gender issues. Known as CEM from the initials of its Spanish name "Centro de Estudios de la Mujer" it conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs, concentrating on the fields of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning.  1, record 28, English, - Women%27s%20Study%20Center

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El Centro de Estudios de la Mujer fue fundado en abril de 1984 por un grupo multidisciplinario de investigadoras en ciencias sociales y económicas. Està dedicado a los estudios de género y realiza investigación, formación, difusión y asesorías especialmente en las áreas de Trabajo y Empleo, Ciudadanía y Participación Política, y Políticas Públicas.  1, record 28, Spanish, - Centro%20de%20Estudios%20de%20la%20Mujer

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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 29, English, - Women%27s%20Executive%20Network

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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 29, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives

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The Canadian Foundation for Women's Health is a national charitable organization dedicated to raising funds for research in all aspects of women's health. The funds come from individuals and corporations. The goal is to ensure that women's interests and concerns are represented in medical research and in the search of scientific knowledge.  2, record 30, English, - The%20Canadian%20Foundation%20for%20Women%27s%20Health

Record 30,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS

La Fondation canadienne de la santé des femmes est un organisme national de bienfaisance consacré à la levée de fonds pour la recherche sur tous les aspects de la santé des femmes. Les fonds proviennent de personnes et de corporations. L'objectif est de s'assurer que les intérêts de préoccupations des femmes soient représentés dans la recherche médicale et dans la recherche des connaissances scientifiques.  1, record 30, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20femmes

Record 30,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 31,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF

MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that works in partnership with women's community-based groups worldwide to address issues of health, economic development and other human rights.  2, record 31, English, - MADRE

Record 31,  Textual support,  French

Record 31,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 32,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Women, Law and Development International, based in Washington, United States, is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization wich promotes women's full and equal participation in nations around the world by advancing universal respect for human rights, expanding rights education and legal literacy among women, and challenging discriminatory socio-economic barriers.  2, record 32, English, - Women%2C%20Law%20and%20Development%20International

Record 32,  Textual support,  French

Record 32,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 33,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 33, 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 33, English, - Sisterhood%20Is%20Global%20Institute

Record 33,  Textual support,  French

Record 33,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 34,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The objectives of this organization, which is established in Vancouver, British Columbia, are to work with women who do not normally have access to research facilities; focus is action research-research which is not distanced, but rooted in women's descriptions of their experience and intended to promote action; much of work is focused on issue areas of women and the economy, violence against women, legislative and institutional change, methods of research, evaluation and education.  1, record 34, English, - Women%27s%20Research%20Centre

Record 34,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Organisme établi à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique).  1, record 34, French, - Women%27s%20Research%20Centre

Record 34,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 35,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The objectives of this organization, which is established in Toronto, Ontario, are to coordinate and provide referrals to women seeking counselling and other resources in Metro Toronto and surrounding areas; to ensure that these resources have the necessary expertise to help clients who are struggling with issues such as past or current violence, sexual abuse, addictions, poverty, racism, homophobia and other issues that impact on women's lives.  1, record 35, English, - Women%27s%20Counselling%20and%20Referral%20and%20Education%20Centre

Record 35,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario).  1, record 35, French, - Women%27s%20Counselling%20and%20Referral%20and%20Education%20Centre

Record 35,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 36,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Also known as Women and Words. The objective of this organization, which is established in Vancouver, British Columbia, is to support women writers and women's writing.  1, record 36, English, - West%20Coast%20Women%20and%20Words%20Society

Record 36,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Aussi connu sous le nom de Women and Words. Organisme établi à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique).  1, record 36, French, - West%20Coast%20Women%20and%20Words%20Society

Record 36,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 37,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS

This organization, which is established in Toronto, Ontario, is a women's group who meet socially to discuss travel and get together to save single supplement charges usually levied on single travellers.  1, record 37, English, - Travelshare

Record 37,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario).  1, record 37, French, - Travelshare

Record 37,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 38,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Information confirmed by the organization, North York, Ontario. Merged from : Ontario Field Hockey Association; Women's Field Hockey Association.  3, record 38, English, - Field%20Hockey%20Ontario

Record 38,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Information confirmée par l'organisme, North York, Ontario.  3, record 38, French, - Field%20Hockey%20Ontario

Record 38,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 39,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 39, Textual support number: 1 OBS

A Canadian non-governmental women's development organization dedicated to working in partnership with women's groups in developing countries.  2, record 39, English, - MATCH%20International%20Centre

Record 39,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 39, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Organisation non gouvernementale canadienne d'aide au développement des femmes qui travaille en collaboration avec des groupements féminins dans les pays en développement.  2, record 39, French, - Centre%20international%20MATCH

Record number: 39, Textual support number: 2 OBS

Épellation confirmée par l'organisme.  3, record 39, French, - Centre%20international%20MATCH

Record 39,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 40,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 40, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The objectives of this organization, which is established in Vancouver, British Columbia, are to enable women living with HIV/AIDS to lead fulfilling lives and to facilitate HIV+ women's access to support and services.  1, record 40, English, - Positive%20Women%27s%20Network

Record 40,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 40, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Organisme établi à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique).  1, record 40, French, - Positive%20Women%27s%20Network

Record 40,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 41,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 41, Textual support number: 1 OBS

To develop exchanges between women's organizations and associations on both sides of the Mediterranean, UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization].  1, record 41, English, - UNESCO%20Shore%2Dto%2DShore%20Network

Record 41,  Textual support,  French

Record 41,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 42,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Held at Seoul, 12-15 June 1995 made up of 30 experts and observers at the invitation of the Women's Development Institute and UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization] to share information and develop strategies aimed at putting an end to the sexual exploitation of human beings worldwide.  1, record 42, English, - International%20Experts%27%20Meeting%20on%20Violence%20and%20Sexual%20Exploitation%20of%20Human%20Beings

Record 42,  Textual support,  French

Record 42,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 43,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 43, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Met in Tunis, 19-24 April 1996; organized by UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization], second conference to be held in 2000; concerned with women's rights, inter alia.  1, record 43, English, - Collective%20Maghreb%20Egalit%C3%A9

Record 43,  Textual support,  French

Record 43,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 44,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 44, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Brussels, March 6, 1993, on the occasion of International Women's Day; organized by UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization], the Communauté française de Belgique, the International Federation of Human Rights and the International Council of Women.  1, record 44, English, - International%20Conference%20on%20the%20Sex%20Trade%20and%20Human%20Rights

Record 44,  Textual support,  French

Record 44,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 45,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The third meeting of the WHO(World Health Organization) Global Commission on Women's Health focused on the health conditions that women face inlater life, which to date have not been adequately addressed, the conditions responsible for determining and accelerating the health consequences of aging throughout women's life span and the strategies that will help older women enjoy good health and an improved quality of life.  1, record 45, English, - WHO%20Global%20Commission%20on%20Women%27s%20Health

Record 45,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 OBS

La troisième réunion de la Commission mondiale de l'OMS (Organisation mondiale de la Santé) pour la santé des femmes a passé en revue les problèmes de santé auxquels les femmes doivent faire face lorsqu'elles vieillissent et qui n'ont pas encore été convenablement pris en considération, les facteurs responsables de l'apparition et de l'accélération des conséquences sanitaires du vieillissement pendant toute la vie de la femme, et les stratégies pouvant aider les femmes âgées à jouir d'une bonne santé et d'une meilleure qualité de vie.  1, record 45, French, - Commission%20mondiale%20de%20l%27OMS%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20femmes

Record 45,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 46,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 46, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research.  1, record 46, English, - International%20Association%20of%20Biologists%20Technicians

Record 46,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 46, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique.  1, record 46, French, - Association%20internationale%20des%20Techniciens%20Biologistes

Record 46,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 47,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 47, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research.  1, record 47, English, - International%20Medical%20Parliamentarians%20Organization

Record 47,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 47, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique.  1, record 47, French, - Organisation%20internationale%20des%20Parlementaires%20m%C3%A9decins

Record 47,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 48,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 48, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research.  1, record 48, English, - International%20Women%27s%20Health%20Coalition

Record 48,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 48, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique.  1, record 48, French, - Coalition%20internationale%20pour%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20des%20Femmes

Record 48,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 49,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 49, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research.  1, record 49, English, - Inter%2DAfrica%20Committee%20on%20Traditional%20Practices%20affecting%20the%20Health%20of%20Women%20and%20Children

Record 49,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 49, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique.  1, record 49, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20interafricain%20sur%20les%20pratiques%20traditionnelles%20ayant%20effet%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20femmes%20et%20des%20enfants

Record 49,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 50,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 50, Textual support number: 1 OBS

An umbrella non-governmental women's organization in the Philippines which contributed to the formulation and passage of women's rights legislation.  1, record 50, English, - DIWATA

Record 50,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 50, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Une organisation cadre non gouvernementale de femmes aux Philippines, qui a contribué à la formulation et à l'adoption de la loi sur la protection des droits de la personne.  1, record 50, French, - DIWATA

Record 50,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 51,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 51, Textual support number: 1 OBS

American Jewish women's organization supporting the Organization for Rehabilitation Through Training network of over 800 vocational and technical training installations in 20 countries. Seeks to end anti-Semitism and ensure democracy and pluralism in the U. S.  1, record 51, English, - Women%27s%20American%20ORT

Record 51,  Textual support,  French

Record 51,  Textual support,  Spanish