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National Assembly of Women was founded on 8 March 1952 to work
for full social, economic, legal, political and cultural independence, equality
for women irrespective of age, race, religion, philosophical belief, sexual
orientation or nationality, aims which can only be realised fully in a world
at peace.
In the struggle
against racism, fascism and imperialism we will work with all women and
other progressive organisations that share these aims. The
NAW has membership throughout Great Britain and affiliations from women's
groups, Trades Union Councils, local authority equal opportunities teams,
national Trade Unions, regions and branches as well as national like-minded
organisations. The
Annual General Meeting, usually held in April, is open to all members and
affiliates. As well as dealing with formal business the AGM gives an opportunity
for networking and discussion on a wide range of topics. The Executive Committee,
elected at the AGM, meets four times a year and meetings are open to all
members.
Sisters 9Sisterhood and International Solidarity To End Racism and
Sexism), the journal of NAW, is published four times a year and is supplemented
with special bulletins as events dictate. The
NAW is affiliated to the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF)
which has UNESCO Status B, United Nations (ECOSOC) Status 1 and is on the
ILO Special List. |
