Israel Association of University Women was founded in 1932 during the British Mandate with headquarters in Jerusalem. Membership is open to all women graduates of universities or institutes of higher learning, without discrimination of race, religion or colour.

An affiliate of the International Federation of University Women, the IAUW subscribes to its aims and objectives. The IAUW strives to achieve equal status and opportunity in the academic world: it represents academic women in local municipal and national institutions: to encourage women to higher education.

Israel being a country of immigration from over 70 countries IAUW has taken upon itself the task of helping in the absorption of academic women and encouraging high school students to enter the universities and colleges.

IAUW forms part of the Council of Women’s Organizations in Israel, an NGO affiliated to the International Council of Women and is an associate member of the Parliamentary Commission on the Status of Women.

One of the most important current activities is the one-on-one tutoring of Ethiopian immigrant girls embarking on an academic career. Scholarships are awarded annually by the National Board and several Branches.

Branch activities include lectures, discussion groups, Hebrew and English literary circles, cooperation with other local bodies including representation on local Councils, protection of the environment and enhancing social cultural and economic endeavours on the local level.

Nationwide Symposia are held annually and IAUW occasionally hosts international seminars.

The Israel Association of University Women can be reached on:

P.O Box 7505
Jerusalem 91074

Tel: (+972) 3 582 12 44
Tel: (+972) 3 534 97 48
Fax: (+972) 3 534 97 48
E-mai: faysol@012.net.il or meidani@mail.biu.ac.il.

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