The International Council of Women – ICW-CIF, an NGO in consultative status with United Nations
Economic and Social Council – ECOSOC – has been committed to advancing women’s equal rights and
empowerment since its inception in 1888. ICW-CIF firmly believes that the attainment of gender
equality and the empowerment of all women and girls are indispensable keys to facilitating global
progress and sustainable development.
The theme chosen this year by UN WOMEN to mark the International Women’s Day “For ALL women
and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” has been the essence of ICW-CIF vision……
