International Council of Jewish Women

Founded in 1912, International Council of Jewish Women is a non-profit network based in Ottawa, Canada working on gender equality, human rights, religion & faith +1 more.

The International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) is an umbrella organisation representing Jewish women and women's organisations in 36 countries. It advocates for equality and an end to discrimination against women, children and wider communities, focusing on women and children in the Jewish world and beyond. Its work includes lobbying at international forums such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the European Women's Lobby, campaigns against racism, antisemitism and religious discrimination, interfaith initiatives, and volunteer community service, leadership training and social welfare projects carried out by its affiliates. ICJW has consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council and maintains delegations in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Paris.