International Women's Society

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The International Women's Society (IWS) in Lagos, Nigeria is a Nigerian women's organization. The IWS was founded in 1957. [1]

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The International Women's Society carries our charitable activity in Nigeria. [2] It provides for the less privileged, financially supports widows, and helps women gain skills enabling their productive independence. [3]

Presidents

The IWS has elected a new president each year. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Tobi Awodipe, Ademola-Bawaallah emerges new IWS president, The Guardian , 1 March 2018. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  2. Emeka Anokwuru, Pomp as women group marks decades of charity, The Sun , 6 December 2018. Accessed 187 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 Vanessa Obioha, IWS Reiterates Commitment to Empowering Women Nationwide, This Day , 4 December 2020. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  4. International Women Society: Past Presidents. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  5. Raph Uwechue (1991). "Guobadia, Grace". Africa Who's who. Africa Journal Limited. p. 735. ISBN   978-0-903274-17-3.
  6. International Women’s Society presents “Celebrating Fashion Today” – A Coffee Table Book Inspired by Nigerian Fashion for Charity, Bella Naija, 24 November 2010. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  7. Veteran actress announced as 60th President of International Women’s Society, pulse.ng, 14 March 2017. Accessed 17 January 2021.
  8. IWS laments high rate of Nigerian twins dropping out of school, PM News, 20 May 2019. Accessed 17 January 2021.