Mission
AFUW is the voice of graduate women promoting the advancement of
women worldwide and their equality of opportunity through initiatives
in education, friendship and peace.
Aims
* to unite the associations of women graduates in Australia for
the furtherance of their common interests and for affiliation with
IFUW
* to promote understanding and friendship among women of the world
irrespective of their race, nationality, religion or political opinions
* to encourage international cooperation
* to further the development of education
* to represent university women in international organisations
* to encourage the full application of their knowledge and skills
to
The problems which arise at all levels of public life, whether national,
regional or world-wide, and to encourage their participation in the
solving of these problems
At the 1994 Triennial Conference in Queensland, the above Mission
statement and Aims were ratified, and the Aims are now incorporated
as Objects in our Rules of Association.
Focus
To identify and implement practical ways of ensuring gender equity
at all levels of education, with special emphasis on supporting girls
and women in accessing and completing higher education.
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The above document was endorsed at the February 2001 Council Meeting.
