Wales Assembly of Women

Wales Assembly of Women

An independent campaigning NGO, increasing confidence, empowerment and influence.

Countries thrive where women thrive

Wales Assembly of Women will support women in Wales and beyond to thrive not just survive

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About Us

  • Wales Assembly of Women is an independent campaigning NGO accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
  • Its representatives have attended every major United Nations world conference for women since 1985.
  • It campaigns for women’s rights in Wales and the World. Membership is open to all women in Wales and to women with connections to Wales.
  • It is funded by the membership and charity grants and receives no public money.
  • Each year, WAW holds an Annual Conference to mark International Women’s Day and an Annual General Meeting in the autumn.
  • WAW organises the Audrey Jones Awards for Research by Women in honour of the work Audrey Jones – one of WAW’s leading members, whose life has been recorded in the Dictionary of Welsh Biography – did for women’s rights in Wales and the United Nations.

Mission Statement

Equality and Human Rights

Campaigns for the advancement of equality and human rights for the women of Wales by raising awareness, stimulating discussion, advocating action.

Policy and Legislative Intervention

Scrutinizes and responds to equality legislation at the United Nations, UK and Welsh levels of government.

Empirical Research Supporting Policy

Provides a bridge between policy and research in Wales through supporting academic research including the Audrey Jones Awards for Research by Women.