The YWCA World Service Council is comprised of women with a global vision who care about our changing world and champion the work of the YWCA USA and World YWCA in their commitment to dignity, freedom, justice and peace.
Video commemorates World Service Council History
The World Service Council (WSC) packed 100 years of history in its inspiring virtual celebration on October 15 when YWCA members and friends around the globe signed onto its zoom centennial event. The historic story was told through a narrative that traced the beginnings of the World Service Council from its inception to the present embellished by photos and interviews from former WSC chairs, World YWCA interns, World YWCA General Secretaries, and other global leaders. Read more and watch the event here.
World Service Council News
Help our sisterhood grow in this critical time
YWCA World Service Council is celebrating its centennial year
Mildred Persinger – Remembering a YWCA Legend
Musimbi Kanyaro headlines at WSC 99th annual meeting
CSW63 March 2019 Conversations
Mildred Persinger has been one of the unsung heroines of the YWCA, both here in the United States and for women around the world
World YWCA and World Service Council Members at CSW 62
What we’re talking about on Facebook
Timeline Photos"You have every right to take up space." says Munnira, a 17-year-old South African activist. "Occupy, fill and cement – unapologetically. Be disruptive leaders." Take a page from her book: unwo.men/RnpY50BYT0P
Resilience and Strength In the Face of Adversity - YWCA USA
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By Cara Mazzei, Director of Development and Community Relations, YWCA O‘ahu At YWCA, we imagine a world without violence. Unfortunately, that is not our current reality. Every 90 seconds a woman in the United States is sexually assaulted, and only half of domestic violence incidents are reported t...Timeline Photos4.1 Millions girls are at risk of Female Genital Mutilation this year.
With schools closed and restrictions in mobility due to COVID19, girls are staying home which has increased their risk of undergoing FGM and child marriages.
We must put an end to practices that are deeply rooted in patriarchal social norms such as FGM and forced marriage
#EndFGM #EndChildMarriage
#WWV20 #YoungWomenRise #WeekWithoutViolence2020