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GWI and its national affiliates offer members opportunities to:
GWI and its national affiliates offer members opportunities to:
Influence policy and legislation on women’s issues at the international level
Gain an international perspective of women’s issues
Belong to an influential international non-governmental organisation
Access an international network of educated women around the world
Participate in regional and global GWI conferences, seminars and training
Obtain automatic eligibility to apply for fellowship grants
Promote your personal expertise by presenting papers, workshops or seminars
Join us!
Are you a woman graduate with a university degree, diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution of higher learning?
Are you a woman who has been accepted for a Master’s or Doctoral programme at a recognised tertiary institution?
Are you interested in opportunities to make contacts and friends with women of all ages, from different countries, cultures and professions?
Are you ready to use your knowledge and skills to help make a difference for your community, especially for girls and women?
Membership is based on country of residence, not nationality. We invite you to become a member of GWI by joining one of our national federations and associations (NFAs) among the countries below. The single membership fee you pay to the national association includes both your national and GWI membership. As a national member you will have the added benefit of contacts with graduate women at the local and national level and can participate in a range of activities and meetings in your country of residence.
If your country of residence is not in the list below, you can apply for independent membership. Groups of 20 members or more are encouraged to start a new association in countries where one does not exist and GWI will be pleased to work with you to help you develop your association.
If you have any questions, or would like further information, please email: gwi@graduatewomen.org.
Member Helena Niomi Macey from Australia says:
“I knew I wanted to join you one day. It is universal among women, the many long struggles we face to achieve the beginnings of our dreams. Graduating with my BA in History and Public Administration from the University of Queensland was my beginning. After 10 years away from our collective struggle (as women, life-givers, mothers, sisters, friends) to start a family, I wish to return to our eternal struggle (that is, the improvement of the human condition, and of humankind).”
GWI membership is open to all women graduates with recognised degrees, diplomas or equivalent qualifications from institutions of higher education, irrespective of age, ethnic group, nationality, political opinions, sexual orientation or religious belief.
GWI recognises degrees that meet the following criteria:
GWI membership is also open to women who have been accepted for a Master’s or Doctoral programme at a recognised tertiary institution. Female university students who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning may join as student members.
We invite you to become a member of GWI by joining one of our national federations and associations. Members of GWI’s national federations and associations are automatically members of GWI.
GWI membership is open to all women graduates with recognised degrees, diplomas or equivalent qualifications from institutions of higher education, irrespective of age, ethnic group, nationality, political opinions, sexual orientation or religious belief.
GWI recognises degrees that meet the following criteria:
GWI membership is also open to women who have been accepted for a Master’s or Doctoral programme at a recognised tertiary institution. Female university students who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning may join as student members.
We invite you to become a member of GWI by joining one of our national federations and associations. Members of GWI’s national federations and associations are automatically members of GWI.
In countries where there is no national association, independent membership is also available. Groups of 20 members are encouraged to start a new association in countries where one does not exist.
Member Quote
“Being an GWI member gave me an awareness about my rights as a woman. I am now looking for justice for my rights.” Hidaat Asghedom, GWI independent member
Independent membership opens GWI’s international network to women graduates from countries where there is not yet an GWI affiliate. If there is already a national association or federation (NFA) in your country of residence, please contact them directly to apply for membership.
Membership with an GWI national federation/association affiliate gives you automatic membership of GWI. If there is no national association or federation in your country, please complete the online application form to join GWI’s international network of women graduates: If you are joining GWI for the first time, click here.
Membership of GWI offer individual members opportunities to:
Independent membership opens GWI’s international network to women graduates from countries where there is not yet an GWI affiliate. If there is already a national association or federation (NFA) in your country of residence, please contact them directly to apply for membership. Membership with an GWI national federation/association affiliate gives you automatic membership of GWI. If there is no national association or federation in your country, please complete the online application form to join GWI’s international network of women graduates: If you are joining GWI for the first time, click here.
Membership of GWI offer individual members opportunities to:
Subscription fees
If you wish to renew your independent membership, click here.
GWI welcomes new associations from countries where there is no existing national federation or association.
To qualify for GWI affiliation, a new group must:
GWI welcomes new associations from countries where there is no existing national federation or association.
To qualify for GWI affiliation, a new group must:
Be open to all eligible women graduates residing in the country, irrespective of ethnic group, nationality, political opinion, religion or sexual orientation.
Support fully GWI’s mission and goals to promote lifelong education for women and girls; to promote international cooperation, friendship, peace and respect for human rights for all, irrespective of their gender, age, race, nationality, religion, political opinion, gender and sexual orientation or other status; to advocate for the advancement of the status of women and girls; and to encourage and enable women and girls to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all forms of public and private life.
Be non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious.
Admit to full membership only those women graduates with a qualification recognised by GWI from a university or educational institution of comparable standing.
Have an organisational structure that is open and democratic.
Offer an active programme of activities, such as community projects, advocacy efforts, workshops, seminars or research.
Be ready to participate fully in the International Federation, including communicating regularly with GWI international leaders and office staff, exchanging information with other GWI national affiliates, participating in international meetings and meeting GWI financial obligations.
Important:
GWI can only admit one national federation or association per country. If there is already an GWI affiliate in your country, please contact them directly to see how you can join or help to form a local branch.
Before you start to form a new association, you must join GWI as an Independent Member. Please contact gwi@graduatewomen.org so that we can assist you in this process.
For further information about forming a national affiliate, please contact gwi@graduatewomen.org.
Associate membership of GWI offers organisations that seek to promote gender equality and education for women, the opportunity to engage in a mutually beneficial relationship towards these aims. Join a network of gradate women from around the world to empower women and girls through lifelong education.
Universities, institutions of higher or continuing education and nonprofit organisations, that share the values and mission of GWI, as well as groups, associations or federations whose activities are linked to or aligned with those of GWI, are invited to apply.
The benefits of GWI Associate Membership include opportunities to:
Associate membership of GWI offers organisations that seek to promote gender equality and education for women, the opportunity to engage in a mutually beneficial relationship towards these aims. Join a network of gradate women from around the world to empower women and girls through lifelong education. Universities, institutions of higher or continuing education and nonprofit organisations, that share the values and mission of GWI, as well as groups, associations or federations whose activities are linked to or aligned with those of GWI, are invited to apply.
The benefits of GWI Associate Membership include opportunities to:
If you are interested in becoming an Associate Member, please email gwi@graduatewomen.org
