International Affairs Department
2007-2011 CEDAWWHEREAS, The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 15, 1979; and
WHEREAS, It became an international treaty on September 3, 1981, and by September 2002, 170 countries consented to be bound by the Convention’s provisions and by 2006 90% of the United Nations Member States had ratified CEDAW; and
WHEREAS, Although women have made major gains during the 20th Century in the struggle for equality in social, business, political, legal, health, educational and other fields there remains much to accomplish to ensure women’s equality; therefore
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. encourages the General Assembly of North Carolina to adopt a resolution urging the United States to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women; and further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the North Carolina and United States House and Senate members; and further
RESOLVED, That the membership of the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. is encouraged to contact their respective legislators to urge their support for United States ratification of the Resolution.
2006-2010 International Aid
WHEREAS, The GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. believes that we are all a part of a world community and our interest should extend to all parts of this community; and
WHEREAS, The people of deprived countries need assistance with good nutrition, adequate health facilities, advanced methods of agricultural production and skills in construction and the field of education; therefore
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. support efforts to meet these needs through international outreach programs such as Heifer Project International, Save the Children, CURE International, CARE, Operation Smile, Childreach and World Food Day.
2007-2011 International Exchange Programs
WHEREAS, The GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. believes that gaining understanding of everyday patterns of living of the peoples of the world is the concern of individuals both in this country and abroad; and
WHEREAS, This understanding can best be achieved through personal contact and international travel; therefore
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. express its approval of the international exchange programs and urges member clubs to provide opportunities whereby the experiences of American persons abroad, and international visitors in our country can be used constructively to further international understanding and world peace.
2007-2011 International Understanding
WHEREAS, The GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. believes that an understanding of cultural, economic, historic and religious heritage of the nations of the world is necessary to world peace; therefore
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. encourages members to study these issues, the languages and the role religions play in world events; and further
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. works to promote international understanding and peace.
2005-2009 Support of United Nations
WHEREAS, The GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. recognizes the interdependence of nations; has consistently urged cooperation and collective action as the only road to mutual security and enduring peace; and has repeatedly endorsed the United Nations as an instrument for “solving international problems of economic, social, cultural or humanitarian nature with an understanding of global issues like literacy, human rights and health,” and
WHEREAS, National integrities are safe guarded by the Charter of the United Nations; and
WHEREAS, The Charter of the United Nations provides for a General Conference of the members of the United Nations for the purpose of reviewing the present provisions of the Charter; therefore
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. affirms its endorsement of participation by the United States in the United Nations; and further
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc., in order to disseminate accurate information, shall promote programs on the United Nations UNICEF, UNIFEM and maintain a presence as a Non-governmental Organization Observer (NGO).
2007-2011 Woman to Woman International Development
WHEREAS, The need to support women throughout the world in their effort to realize their full potential must be a common cause of all women; and
WHEREAS, Areas of concern include: poverty, education, health, violence, armed and other conflicts, economic disparity, institutions, human rights, mass media, the girl child, and power sharing; therefore
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. pledges support and assistance to women throughout the world to help them build better futures for their children; achieve better health, living conditions and education; and to become leaders who direct and develop the growth of their communities; and further
RESOLVED, That the GFWC of North Carolina, Inc. supports and promotes programs and organizations that will help women of all countries in their efforts for self-development and peace.