AWID is a global, feminist organization that has been advocating for women's rights and gender justice for 40 years. With offices in Toronto, Mexico City, and Cape Town, it supports feminist movements through advocacy, networking, and creative expressions.
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is a global feminist organization that has been advocating for women's rights and gender justice worldwide for 40 years. Founded in 1982, AWID has evolved from a US-based organization into a global movement that amplifies voices from the Global South and marginalized groups.
AWID's mission is to support feminist, women's rights, and gender justice movements so they can thrive and challenge systems of oppression. The goal is to create feminist realities where resources and power are shared in ways that allow all people and future generations to live with dignity, love, and respect[2][4].
AWID coordinates the Observatory on the Universality of Rights (OURs), a joint project with over 20 other NGOs aimed at monitoring, analyzing, and sharing information on anti-rights initiatives to conduct joint advocacy work from a feminist perspective[1].
AWID has offices in Toronto, Mexico City, and Cape Town, with staff working globally. The global membership includes over 7,000 members from 180 countries, comprising both individuals and institutional members[1].
AWID is a key player in the fight for women's rights and gender justice through its diverse initiatives and strong global presence. Through its work, the organization contributes to creating a world where feminist realities can thrive and all people can live with dignity and respect.