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ICRAF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Research%20Institute%20for%20the%20Advancement%20of%20Women
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CRIAW 2, record 1, English, CRIAW
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CRIAW (Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women) is a research institute which provides tools to facilitate organizations taking action to advance social justice and equality for all women. CRIAW recognizes women's diverse experiences and perspectives; creates spaces for developing women's knowledge; bridges regional isolation; and provides communication links between/among researchers and organizations actively working to promote social justice and equality for all women. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Research%20Institute%20for%20the%20Advancement%20of%20Women
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Woman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien de recherches sur les femmes
1, record 1, French, Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20sur%20les%20femmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ICREF 2, record 1, French, ICREF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Institut canadien de recherches pour l'avancement de la femme 3, record 1, French, Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20pour%20l%27avancement%20de%20la%20femme
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- ICRAF 4, record 1, French, ICRAF
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- ICRAF 4, record 1, French, ICRAF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ICREF (Institut canadien de recherches sur les femmes) est un institut de recherche qui offre des outils pour aider les organisations à agir afin de promouvoir la justice sociale et l'égalité pour toutes les femmes. L'ICREF reconnaît les diverses expériences et perspectives des femmes; crée des espaces pour développer le savoir des femmes; établit des ponts pour briser l'isolement des régions; et assure des liens de communication entre les chercheuses et les organisations qui œuvrent activement à promouvoir la justice sociale et l'égalité pour toutes les femmes. 5, record 1, French, - Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20sur%20les%20femmes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom français a été changé en 1985 de l'Institut canadien de recherches pour l'avancement de la femme à l'Institut canadien de recherches sur les femmes. 6, record 1, French, - Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherches%20sur%20les%20femmes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Institut canadien de la promotion de la femme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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