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CFUW Supports 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Join our Campaign!
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence goes from November 25 - December 10, 2024.
Learn 16 Ways to Take Action!
Participate in CFUW's Campaign to end Violence and Harassment in Politics.
CFUW Equity & Social Justice has Campaigns and Take Action Steps to address gender-based violence. CFUW National Events Calendar also has more information about specific action days.
Education IS A Pivotal Implementation Tool, says CFUW to UN CSW#69
Read CFUW's statement: “Education as the pivotal implementation tool of the Beijing Platform for Action” submitted to UN CSW#69. In March 2025, the main focus of UN Committee on the Status of Women's 69th session (UNCSW#69) is on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Use these materials to guide your CFUW club advocacy and help you take action! CFUW National's 2024 Fall Advocacy Package (PDF) has backgrounders, tips to take action and template advocacy letters for our 4 new national advocacy policies:
Restore and Preserve Canada’s Peatlands
Preserving Deep Sea Ecosystems
Ageing in Place: Resources for all Canadians to Age at Home and in Community Settings
Incentives to Adopt Current Standards for Long-Term Care
CFUW Letter on the War and Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Gaza
On October 27, 2023, CFUW National sent a letter on the war and humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as Ministers Mélanie Joly, Ahmed Hussen, Bill Blair, and Marci Ien, and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Rae.
See our Advocacy page for more advocacy resources and webinars.
See our Resolutions page for updates on proposed policy resolutions from CFUW clubs.
CFUW Annual Conference
CFUW BC Council 37th AGM & Conference will be hosted by CFUW Abbotsford from May 2-4, 2025 in Abbotsford. We look forward to it!
CFUW Nanaimo hosted the 36th CFUW BC Council AGM & Conference “Making Waves” from May 3-5, 2024. Thank you to all who joined us!
CFUW BC newsletter
Read CFUW BC Council's Spring 2024 issue of For The Record.
CFUW BC members work to promote gender equality and empower women and girls locally and globally. BC Council connects clubs across BC. Contact us.
CFUW BC promotes lifelong learning and education, policy resolutions and advocacy, fun and friendship, community engagement, scholarships and more.
CFUW BC has 21 active clubs across 3 regions. Members can access local, provincial, national and international education, advocacy and networking events. Learn more. Contact your nearest club.